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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.67, 2,963.44 and 514.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.67, 2,963.44 and 514.84 is: 772.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.67 : 2,963.44 = 514.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.67/2,963.44 = 514.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.67x = 2,963.44 × 514.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.67x = 1,525,697.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,697.45/1,975.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.24

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