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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.80, 2,962.17 and 513.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.80, 2,962.17 and 513.90 is: 770.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.80 : 2,962.17 = 513.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.80/2,962.17 = 513.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.80x = 2,962.17 × 513.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.80x = 1,522,259.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,259.16/1,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.84

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