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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.49, 2,950.17 and 650.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.49, 2,950.17 and 650.19 is: 975.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.49 : 2,950.17 = 650.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.49/2,950.17 = 650.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.49x = 2,950.17 × 650.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.49x = 1,918,171.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,171.03/1,966.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.43

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