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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.65, 2,950.29 and 650.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.65, 2,950.29 and 650.03 is: 975.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.65 : 2,950.29 = 650.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.65/2,950.29 = 650.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.65x = 2,950.29 × 650.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.65x = 1,917,777.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,777.01/1,966.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.15

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