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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.97, 2,954.85 and 801.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.97, 2,954.85 and 801.52 is: 1,201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.97 : 2,954.85 = 801.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.97/2,954.85 = 801.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.97x = 2,954.85 × 801.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.97x = 2,368,363.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,363.98/1,970.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.63

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