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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.33, 2,955.92 and 737.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.33, 2,955.92 and 737.69 is: 1,106.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.33 : 2,955.92 = 737.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.33/2,955.92 = 737.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.33x = 2,955.92 × 737.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.33x = 2,180,534.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,534.16/1,970.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.69

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