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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.78, 2,954.70 and 671.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.78, 2,954.70 and 671.26 is: 1,006.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.78 : 2,954.70 = 671.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.78/2,954.70 = 671.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.78x = 2,954.70 × 671.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.78x = 1,983,371.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,371.92/1,969.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.90

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