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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.26, 2,962.88 and 514.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.26, 2,962.88 and 514.56 is: 771.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.26 : 2,962.88 = 514.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.26/2,962.88 = 514.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.26x = 2,962.88 × 514.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.26x = 1,524,566.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,566.00/1,975.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.83

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