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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.49, 2,962.88 and 514.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.49, 2,962.88 and 514.55 is: 771.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.49 : 2,962.88 = 514.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.49/2,962.88 = 514.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.49x = 2,962.88 × 514.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.49x = 1,524,556.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,556.67/1,975.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.74

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