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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.19, 2,962.54 and 676.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.19, 2,962.54 and 676.55 is: 1,014.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.19 : 2,962.54 = 676.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.19/2,962.54 = 676.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.19x = 2,962.54 × 676.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.19x = 2,004,306.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,306.44/1,975.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.74

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