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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.38, 2,953.75 and 670.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.38, 2,953.75 and 670.94 is: 1,005.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.38 : 2,953.75 = 670.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.38/2,953.75 = 670.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.38x = 2,953.75 × 670.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.38x = 1,981,789.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,789.03/1,970.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.79

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