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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.81, 2,950.79 and 796.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.81, 2,950.79 and 796.21 is: 1,194.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.81 : 2,950.79 = 796.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.81/2,950.79 = 796.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.81x = 2,950.79 × 796.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.81x = 2,349,448.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,448.51/1,966.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.55

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