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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.52, 2,948.73 and 666.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.52, 2,948.73 and 666.98 is: 1,000.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.52 : 2,948.73 = 666.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.52/2,948.73 = 666.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.52x = 2,948.73 × 666.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.52x = 1,966,756.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,756.21/1,965.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.63

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