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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.70, 2,965.08 and 744.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.70, 2,965.08 and 744.23 is: 1,116.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.70 : 2,965.08 = 744.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.70/2,965.08 = 744.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.70x = 2,965.08 × 744.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.70x = 2,206,686.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,686.66/1,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.92

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