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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.52, 2,955.84 and 672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.52, 2,955.84 and 672 is: 1,008.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.52 : 2,955.84 = 672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.52/2,955.84 = 672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.52x = 2,955.84 × 672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.52x = 1,986,324.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,324.48/1,970.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.02

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