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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.43, 2,953.59 and 670.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.43, 2,953.59 and 670.87 is: 1,006.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.43 : 2,953.59 = 670.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.43/2,953.59 = 670.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.43x = 2,953.59 × 670.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.43x = 1,981,471.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,471.57/1,969.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.11

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