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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.70, 2,971.38 and 748.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.70, 2,971.38 and 748.65 is: 1,121.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.70 : 2,971.38 = 748.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.70/2,971.38 = 748.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.70x = 2,971.38 × 748.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.70x = 2,224,523.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,523.64/1,982.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.97

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