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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.84, 2,967.03 and 679.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.84, 2,967.03 and 679.05 is: 1,018.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.84 : 2,967.03 = 679.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.84/2,967.03 = 679.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.84x = 2,967.03 × 679.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.84x = 2,014,761.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,761.72/1,977.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.67

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