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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.63, 2,726.95 and 1,229.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.63, 2,726.95 and 1,229.21 is: 1,696.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.63 : 2,726.95 = 1,229.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.63/2,726.95 = 1,229.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.63x = 2,726.95 × 1,229.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.63x = 3,351,997.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,997.95/1,975.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.68

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