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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.84, 2,955.65 and 672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.84, 2,955.65 and 672 is: 1,007.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.84 : 2,955.65 = 672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.84/2,955.65 = 672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.84x = 2,955.65 × 672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.84x = 1,986,193.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,193.44/1,970.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.79

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