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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979.94, 2,968.80 and 810.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979.94, 2,968.80 and 810.76 is: 1,215.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979.94 : 2,968.80 = 810.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979.94/2,968.80 = 810.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979.94x = 2,968.80 × 810.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979.94x = 2,406,976.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,976.87/1,979.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.68

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