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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.61, 2,964.89 and 806.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.61, 2,964.89 and 806.57 is: 1,209.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.61 : 2,964.89 = 806.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.61/2,964.89 = 806.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.61x = 2,964.89 × 806.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.61x = 2,391,372.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,372.47/1,976.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.84

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