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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.68, 2,964.70 and 677.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.68, 2,964.70 and 677.80 is: 1,016.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.68 : 2,964.70 = 677.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.68/2,964.70 = 677.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.68x = 2,964.70 × 677.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.68x = 2,009,473.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,473.66/1,976.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.59

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