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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.36, 2,948.48 and 870.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.36, 2,948.48 and 870.08 is: 1,303.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.36 : 2,948.48 = 870.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.36/2,948.48 = 870.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.36x = 2,948.48 × 870.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.36x = 2,565,413.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,413.48/1,967.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.99

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