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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.35, 2,957.03 and 801.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.35, 2,957.03 and 801.99 is: 1,202.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.35 : 2,957.03 = 801.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.35/2,957.03 = 801.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.35x = 2,957.03 × 801.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.35x = 2,371,506.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,506.74/1,971.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.99

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