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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.12, 2,963.32 and 676.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.12, 2,963.32 and 676.60 is: 1,015.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.12 : 2,963.32 = 676.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.12/2,963.32 = 676.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.12x = 2,963.32 × 676.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.12x = 2,004,982.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,982.31/1,975.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.12

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