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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.93, 2,959.03 and 801.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.93, 2,959.03 and 801.72 is: 1,203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.93 : 2,959.03 = 801.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.93/2,959.03 = 801.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.93x = 2,959.03 × 801.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.93x = 2,372,314.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,314.53/1,971.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.04

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