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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.92, 2,954.94 and 737.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.92, 2,954.94 and 737.56 is: 1,105.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.92 : 2,954.94 = 737.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.92/2,954.94 = 737.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.92x = 2,954.94 × 737.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.92x = 2,179,445.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,445.55/1,970.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.80

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