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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.61, 2,950.65 and 870.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.61, 2,950.65 and 870.20 is: 1,305.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.61 : 2,950.65 = 870.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.61/2,950.65 = 870.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.61x = 2,950.65 × 870.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.61x = 2,567,655.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,655.63/1,966.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.63

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