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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.57, 2,964.02 and 805.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.57, 2,964.02 and 805.78 is: 1,208.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.57 : 2,964.02 = 805.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.57/2,964.02 = 805.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.57x = 2,964.02 × 805.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.57x = 2,388,347.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,347.71/1,976.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.33

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