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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.65, 2,965.00 and 806.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.65, 2,965.00 and 806.34 is: 1,209.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.65 : 2,965.00 = 806.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.65/2,965.00 = 806.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.65x = 2,965.00 × 806.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.65x = 2,390,803.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,803.98/1,976.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.52

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