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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,978.55, 2,966.10 and 745.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,978.55, 2,966.10 and 745.64 is: 1,117.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,978.55 : 2,966.10 = 745.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,978.55/2,966.10 = 745.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,978.55x = 2,966.10 × 745.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,978.55x = 2,211,642.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,642.80/1,978.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.81

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