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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.64, 2,963.59 and 676.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.64, 2,963.59 and 676.76 is: 1,015.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.64 : 2,963.59 = 676.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.64/2,963.59 = 676.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.64x = 2,963.59 × 676.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.64x = 2,005,622.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,622.66/1,975.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.18

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