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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.29, 2,965.52 and 744.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.29, 2,965.52 and 744.67 is: 1,116.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.29 : 2,965.52 = 744.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.29/2,965.52 = 744.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.29x = 2,965.52 × 744.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.29x = 2,208,333.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,333.78/1,977.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.85

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