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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.14, 2,963.39 and 742.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.14, 2,963.39 and 742.89 is: 1,114.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.14 : 2,963.39 = 742.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.14/2,963.39 = 742.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.14x = 2,963.39 × 742.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.14x = 2,201,474.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,474.65/1,976.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.03

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