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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.50, 2,966.43 and 678.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.50, 2,966.43 and 678.98 is: 1,018.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.50 : 2,966.43 = 678.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.50/2,966.43 = 678.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.50x = 2,966.43 × 678.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.50x = 2,014,146.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,146.64/1,977.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.53

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