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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.83, 2,967.26 and 745.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.83, 2,967.26 and 745.25 is: 1,118.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.83 : 2,967.26 = 745.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.83/2,967.26 = 745.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.83x = 2,967.26 × 745.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.83x = 2,211,350.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,350.52/1,977.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.07

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