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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.53, 2,959.44 and 918.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.53, 2,959.44 and 918.92 is: 1,377.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.53 : 2,959.44 = 918.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.53/2,959.44 = 918.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.53x = 2,959.44 × 918.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.53x = 2,719,495.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,495.14/1,974.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.29

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