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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.66, 2,954.94 and 671.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.66, 2,954.94 and 671.13 is: 1,006.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.66 : 2,954.94 = 671.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.66/2,954.94 = 671.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.66x = 2,954.94 × 671.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.66x = 1,983,148.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,148.88/1,969.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.85

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