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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.61, 2,955.88 and 672.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.61, 2,955.88 and 672.09 is: 1,008.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.61 : 2,955.88 = 672.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.61/2,955.88 = 672.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.61x = 2,955.88 × 672.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.61x = 1,986,617.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,617.39/1,970.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.12

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