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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.50, 2,963.26 and 821.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.50, 2,963.26 and 821.34 is: 1,232.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.50 : 2,963.26 = 821.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.50/2,963.26 = 821.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.50x = 2,963.26 × 821.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.50x = 2,433,843.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,843.97/1,975.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.01

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