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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.86, 2,962.30 and 514.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.86, 2,962.30 and 514.02 is: 771.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.86 : 2,962.30 = 514.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.86/2,962.30 = 514.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.86x = 2,962.30 × 514.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.86x = 1,522,681.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,681.45/1,974.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.03

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