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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.46, 2,962.64 and 805.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.46, 2,962.64 and 805.95 is: 1,208.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.46 : 2,962.64 = 805.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.46/2,962.64 = 805.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.46x = 2,962.64 × 805.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.46x = 2,387,735.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,735.68/1,976.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.09

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