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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.69, 2,948.58 and 667.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.69, 2,948.58 and 667.15 is: 1,000.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.69 : 2,948.58 = 667.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.69/2,948.58 = 667.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.69x = 2,948.58 × 667.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.69x = 1,967,137.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,137.78/1,965.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.74

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