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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.29, 2,972.85 and 748.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.29, 2,972.85 and 748.78 is: 1,122.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.29 : 2,972.85 = 748.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.29/2,972.85 = 748.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.29x = 2,972.85 × 748.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.29x = 2,226,010.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,010.62/1,982.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.95

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