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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.14, 2,956.34 and 800.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.14, 2,956.34 and 800.86 is: 1,201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.14 : 2,956.34 = 800.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.14/2,956.34 = 800.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.14x = 2,956.34 × 800.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.14x = 2,367,614.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367,614.45/1,971.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.14

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