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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.52, 2,966.52 and 679.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.52, 2,966.52 and 679.28 is: 1,019.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.52 : 2,966.52 = 679.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.52/2,966.52 = 679.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.52x = 2,966.52 × 679.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.52x = 2,015,097.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,097.71/1,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.00

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