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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.39, 2,953.77 and 670.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.39, 2,953.77 and 670.96 is: 1,005.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.39 : 2,953.77 = 670.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.39/2,953.77 = 670.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.39x = 2,953.77 × 670.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.39x = 1,981,861.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,861.52/1,970.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.82

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