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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.70, 2,950.44 and 668.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.70, 2,950.44 and 668.14 is: 1,002.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.70 : 2,950.44 = 668.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.70/2,950.44 = 668.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.70x = 2,950.44 × 668.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.70x = 1,971,306.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,306.98/1,966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.34

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