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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.67, 2,954.79 and 800.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.67, 2,954.79 and 800.67 is: 1,200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.67 : 2,954.79 = 800.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.67/2,954.79 = 800.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.67x = 2,954.79 × 800.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.67x = 2,365,811.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,365,811.71/1,970.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.51

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