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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.01, 2,950.78 and 668.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.01, 2,950.78 and 668.13 is: 1,002.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.01 : 2,950.78 = 668.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.01/2,950.78 = 668.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.01x = 2,950.78 × 668.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.01x = 1,971,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,504.64/1,967.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.29

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