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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.77, 2,963.64 and 515.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.77, 2,963.64 and 515.13 is: 772.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.77 : 2,963.64 = 515.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.77/2,963.64 = 515.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.77x = 2,963.64 × 515.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.77x = 1,526,659.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,659.87/1,975.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.69

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