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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.17, 2,962.51 and 514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.17, 2,962.51 and 514.44 is: 771.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.17 : 2,962.51 = 514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.17/2,962.51 = 514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.17x = 2,962.51 × 514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.17x = 1,524,032.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,032.36/1,975.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.59

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