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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.72, 2,953.80 and 670.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.72, 2,953.80 and 670.32 is: 1,005.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.72 : 2,953.80 = 670.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.72/2,953.80 = 670.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.72x = 2,953.80 × 670.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.72x = 1,979,991.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,991.22/1,968.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.73

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