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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.69, 2,964.08 and 677.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.69, 2,964.08 and 677.26 is: 1,016.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.69 : 2,964.08 = 677.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.69/2,964.08 = 677.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.69x = 2,964.08 × 677.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.69x = 2,007,452.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,452.82/1,975.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.08

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