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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.95, 2,958.33 and 817.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.95, 2,958.33 and 817.70 is: 1,226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.95 : 2,958.33 = 817.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.95/2,958.33 = 817.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.95x = 2,958.33 × 817.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.95x = 2,419,011.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419,011.65/1,971.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.71

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