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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.52, 2,966.09 and 743.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.52, 2,966.09 and 743.97 is: 1,116.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.52 : 2,966.09 = 743.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.52/2,966.09 = 743.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.52x = 2,966.09 × 743.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.52x = 2,206,678.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,678.26/1,976.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.45

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