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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.44, 2,956.20 and 672.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.44, 2,956.20 and 672.04 is: 1,008.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.44 : 2,956.20 = 672.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.44/2,956.20 = 672.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.44x = 2,956.20 × 672.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.44x = 1,986,684.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,684.65/1,970.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.24

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