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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.25, 2,964.38 and 608.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.25, 2,964.38 and 608.25 is: 912.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.25 : 2,964.38 = 608.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.25/2,964.38 = 608.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.25x = 2,964.38 × 608.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.25x = 1,803,084.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,084.14/1,976.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.38

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