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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977, 2,965.94 and 678.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977, 2,965.94 and 678.44 is: 1,017.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977 : 2,965.94 = 678.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977/2,965.94 = 678.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977x = 2,965.94 × 678.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977x = 2,012,212.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,212.33/1,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.81

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