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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.30, 2,963.40 and 676.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.30, 2,963.40 and 676.76 is: 1,015.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.30 : 2,963.40 = 676.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.30/2,963.40 = 676.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.30x = 2,963.40 × 676.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.30x = 2,005,510.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,510.58/1,975.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.29

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