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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.65, 2,956.38 and 672.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.65, 2,956.38 and 672.04 is: 1,008.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.65 : 2,956.38 = 672.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.65/2,956.38 = 672.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.65x = 2,956.38 × 672.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.65x = 1,986,805.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,805.62/1,970.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.20

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