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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.30, 2,963.01 and 676.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.30, 2,963.01 and 676.75 is: 1,015.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.30 : 2,963.01 = 676.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.30/2,963.01 = 676.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.30x = 2,963.01 × 676.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.30x = 2,005,217.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,217.02/1,975.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.15

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