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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.48, 2,965.26 and 609.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.48, 2,965.26 and 609.16 is: 913.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.48 : 2,965.26 = 609.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.48/2,965.26 = 609.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.48x = 2,965.26 × 609.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.48x = 1,806,317.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,317.78/1,977.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.44

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