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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.45, 2,964.60 and 806.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.45, 2,964.60 and 806.40 is: 1,209.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.45 : 2,964.60 = 806.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.45/2,964.60 = 806.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.45x = 2,964.60 × 806.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.45x = 2,390,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,653.44/1,976.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.57

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