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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.40, 2,966.44 and 678.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.40, 2,966.44 and 678.57 is: 1,017.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.40 : 2,966.44 = 678.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.40/2,966.44 = 678.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.40x = 2,966.44 × 678.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.40x = 2,012,937.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,937.19/1,977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.97

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