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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.59, 2,963.66 and 676.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.59, 2,963.66 and 676.89 is: 1,015.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.59 : 2,963.66 = 676.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.59/2,963.66 = 676.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.59x = 2,963.66 × 676.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.59x = 2,006,068.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,068.43/1,975.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.43

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