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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.30, 2,965.62 and 867.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.30, 2,965.62 and 867.20 is: 1,300.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.30 : 2,965.62 = 867.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.30/2,965.62 = 867.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.30x = 2,965.62 × 867.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.30x = 2,571,774.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,774.09/1,977.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.65

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