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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.73, 2,962.37 and 677.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.73, 2,962.37 and 677.30 is: 1,015.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.73 : 2,962.37 = 677.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.73/2,962.37 = 677.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.73x = 2,962.37 × 677.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.73x = 2,006,400.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,400.08/1,975.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.53

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