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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.80, 2,964.16 and 743.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.80, 2,964.16 and 743.24 is: 1,115.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.80 : 2,964.16 = 743.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.80/2,964.16 = 743.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.80x = 2,964.16 × 743.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.80x = 2,203,082.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,082.28/1,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.03

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