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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.94, 2,965.41 and 660.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.94, 2,965.41 and 660.69 is: 991.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.94 : 2,965.41 = 660.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.94/2,965.41 = 660.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.94x = 2,965.41 × 660.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.94x = 1,959,216.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,216.73/1,976.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.04

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