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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.73, 2,953.14 and 670.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.73, 2,953.14 and 670.21 is: 1,005.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.73 : 2,953.14 = 670.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.73/2,953.14 = 670.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.73x = 2,953.14 × 670.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.73x = 1,979,223.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,223.96/1,968.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.33

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