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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.76, 2,948.46 and 667.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.76, 2,948.46 and 667.08 is: 1,000.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.76 : 2,948.46 = 667.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.76/2,948.46 = 667.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.76x = 2,948.46 × 667.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.76x = 1,966,858.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,858.70/1,965.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.56

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