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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.95, 2,957.31 and 801.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.95, 2,957.31 and 801.63 is: 1,202.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.95 : 2,957.31 = 801.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.95/2,957.31 = 801.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.95x = 2,957.31 × 801.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.95x = 2,370,668.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,668.42/1,971.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.20

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