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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.25, 2,954.84 and 738.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.25, 2,954.84 and 738.15 is: 1,107.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.25 : 2,954.84 = 738.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.25/2,954.84 = 738.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.25x = 2,954.84 × 738.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.25x = 2,181,111.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,111.46/1,970.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.02

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