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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.60, 2,955.99 and 654.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.60, 2,955.99 and 654.47 is: 981.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.60 : 2,955.99 = 654.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.60/2,955.99 = 654.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.60x = 2,955.99 × 654.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.60x = 1,934,592.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934,592.00/1,970.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.73

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