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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.40, 2,971.80 and 812.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.40, 2,971.80 and 812.13 is: 1,217.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.40 : 2,971.80 = 812.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.40/2,971.80 = 812.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.40x = 2,971.80 × 812.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.40x = 2,413,487.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,487.93/1,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.46

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