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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.79, 2,956.64 and 672.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.79, 2,956.64 and 672.25 is: 1,008.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.79 : 2,956.64 = 672.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.79/2,956.64 = 672.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.79x = 2,956.64 × 672.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.79x = 1,987,601.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,601.24/1,970.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.53

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