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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.48, 2,951.48 and 813.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.48, 2,951.48 and 813.04 is: 1,220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.48 : 2,951.48 = 813.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.48/2,951.48 = 813.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.48x = 2,951.48 × 813.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.48x = 2,399,667.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,667.23/1,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.29

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