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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.19, 2,955.69 and 815.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.19, 2,955.69 and 815.94 is: 1,224.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.19 : 2,955.69 = 815.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.19/2,955.69 = 815.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.19x = 2,955.69 × 815.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.19x = 2,411,665.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,665.70/1,970.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.08

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