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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.31, 2,955.65 and 671.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.31, 2,955.65 and 671.79 is: 1,007.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.31 : 2,955.65 = 671.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.31/2,955.65 = 671.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.31x = 2,955.65 × 671.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.31x = 1,985,572.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,572.75/1,970.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.75

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