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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.68, 2,966.52 and 679.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.68, 2,966.52 and 679.34 is: 1,019.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.68 : 2,966.52 = 679.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.68/2,966.52 = 679.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.68x = 2,966.52 × 679.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.68x = 2,015,275.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,275.70/1,977.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.01

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