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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.84, 2,950.14 and 812.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.84, 2,950.14 and 812.56 is: 1,218.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.84 : 2,950.14 = 812.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.84/2,950.14 = 812.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.84x = 2,950.14 × 812.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.84x = 2,397,165.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,165.76/1,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.79

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