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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.32, 2,963.25 and 676.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.32, 2,963.25 and 676.62 is: 1,015.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.32 : 2,963.25 = 676.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.32/2,963.25 = 676.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.32x = 2,963.25 × 676.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.32x = 2,004,994.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,994.22/1,975.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.02

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