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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,978.23, 2,967.39 and 679.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,978.23, 2,967.39 and 679.71 is: 1,019.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,978.23 : 2,967.39 = 679.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,978.23/2,967.39 = 679.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,978.23x = 2,967.39 × 679.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,978.23x = 2,016,964.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,964.66/1,978.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.58

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