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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.73, 2,962.48 and 658.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.73, 2,962.48 and 658.78 is: 987.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.73 : 2,962.48 = 658.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.73/2,962.48 = 658.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.73x = 2,962.48 × 658.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.73x = 1,951,604.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,604.47/1,975.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.79

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