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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.82, 2,962.31 and 658.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.82, 2,962.31 and 658.69 is: 988.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.82 : 2,962.31 = 658.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.82/2,962.31 = 658.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.82x = 2,962.31 × 658.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.82x = 1,951,243.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,243.97/1,974.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.06

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