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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.77, 2,963.94 and 743.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.77, 2,963.94 and 743.94 is: 1,114.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.77 : 2,963.94 = 743.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.77/2,963.94 = 743.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.77x = 2,963.94 × 743.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.77x = 2,204,993.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,993.52/1,977.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.89

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