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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.46, 2,961.07 and 675.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.46, 2,961.07 and 675.63 is: 1,013.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.46 : 2,961.07 = 675.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.46/2,961.07 = 675.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.46x = 2,961.07 × 675.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.46x = 2,000,587.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,587.72/1,974.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.23

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