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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.52, 2,961.16 and 820

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.52, 2,961.16 and 820 is: 1,229.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.52 : 2,961.16 = 820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.52/2,961.16 = 820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.52x = 2,961.16 × 820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.52x = 2,428,151.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,151.20/1,974.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.74

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