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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.62, 2,964.98 and 807.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.62, 2,964.98 and 807.18 is: 1,210.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.62 : 2,964.98 = 807.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.62/2,964.98 = 807.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.62x = 2,964.98 × 807.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.62x = 2,393,272.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,272.56/1,976.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.79

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