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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.99, 2,966.63 and 806.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.99, 2,966.63 and 806.81 is: 1,210.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.99 : 2,966.63 = 806.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.99/2,966.63 = 806.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.99x = 2,966.63 × 806.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.99x = 2,393,487.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,487.88/1,976.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.68

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