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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.49, 2,950.04 and 667.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.49, 2,950.04 and 667.66 is: 1,001.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.49 : 2,950.04 = 667.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.49/2,950.04 = 667.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.49x = 2,950.04 × 667.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.49x = 1,969,616.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,616.33/1,966.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.59

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