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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.06, 2,963.46 and 806.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.06, 2,963.46 and 806.06 is: 1,208.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.06 : 2,963.46 = 806.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.06/2,963.46 = 806.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.06x = 2,963.46 × 806.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.06x = 2,388,726.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,726.57/1,976.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.83

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