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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.66, 2,962.98 and 743.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.66, 2,962.98 and 743.04 is: 1,114.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.66 : 2,962.98 = 743.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.66/2,962.98 = 743.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.66x = 2,962.98 × 743.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.66x = 2,201,612.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,612.66/1,975.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.37

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