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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.59, 2,964.06 and 743.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.59, 2,964.06 and 743.14 is: 1,114.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.59 : 2,964.06 = 743.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.59/2,964.06 = 743.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.59x = 2,964.06 × 743.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.59x = 2,202,711.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,711.55/1,976.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.40

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