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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.70, 2,963.99 and 677.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.70, 2,963.99 and 677.09 is: 1,015.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.70 : 2,963.99 = 677.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.70/2,963.99 = 677.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.70x = 2,963.99 × 677.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.70x = 2,006,874.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,874.86/1,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.78

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