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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.25, 2,955.38 and 816.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.25, 2,955.38 and 816.03 is: 1,224.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.25 : 2,955.38 = 816.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.25/2,955.38 = 816.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.25x = 2,955.38 × 816.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.25x = 2,411,678.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,678.74/1,970.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.05

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