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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975, 2,962.50 and 820.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975, 2,962.50 and 820.84 is: 1,231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975 : 2,962.50 = 820.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975/2,962.50 = 820.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975x = 2,962.50 × 820.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975x = 2,431,738.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,738.50/1,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.26

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