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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.43, 2,949.72 and 667.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.43, 2,949.72 and 667.73 is: 1,001.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.43 : 2,949.72 = 667.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.43/2,949.72 = 667.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.43x = 2,949.72 × 667.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.43x = 1,969,623.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,623.91/1,966.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.62

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