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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.42, 2,952.61 and 670.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.42, 2,952.61 and 670.80 is: 1,006.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.42 : 2,952.61 = 670.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.42/2,952.61 = 670.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.42x = 2,952.61 × 670.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.42x = 1,980,610.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,610.79/1,968.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.19

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