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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.11, 2,955.30 and 671.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.11, 2,955.30 and 671.14 is: 1,006.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.11 : 2,955.30 = 671.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.11/2,955.30 = 671.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.11x = 2,955.30 × 671.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.11x = 1,983,420.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,420.04/1,970.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.76

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