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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.04, 2,955.12 and 671.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.04, 2,955.12 and 671.50 is: 1,007.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.04 : 2,955.12 = 671.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.04/2,955.12 = 671.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.04x = 2,955.12 × 671.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.04x = 1,984,363.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,363.08/1,970.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.27

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