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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.26, 2,955.12 and 671.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.26, 2,955.12 and 671.56 is: 1,007.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.26 : 2,955.12 = 671.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.26/2,955.12 = 671.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.26x = 2,955.12 × 671.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.26x = 1,984,540.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,540.39/1,970.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.25

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