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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.96, 2,954.13 and 671.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.96, 2,954.13 and 671.53 is: 1,007.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.96 : 2,954.13 = 671.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.96/2,954.13 = 671.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.96x = 2,954.13 × 671.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.96x = 1,983,786.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,786.92/1,969.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.02

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