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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.94, 2,952.51 and 670.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.94, 2,952.51 and 670.06 is: 1,004.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.94 : 2,952.51 = 670.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.94/2,952.51 = 670.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.94x = 2,952.51 × 670.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.94x = 1,978,358.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,358.85/1,968.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.78

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