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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.68, 2,958 and 673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.68, 2,958 and 673.20 is: 1,009.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.68 : 2,958 = 673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.68/2,958 = 673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.68x = 2,958 × 673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.68x = 1,991,325.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,325.60/1,971.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.96

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