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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.04, 2,949.98 and 796.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.04, 2,949.98 and 796.79 is: 1,194.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.04 : 2,949.98 = 796.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.04/2,949.98 = 796.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.04x = 2,949.98 × 796.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.04x = 2,350,517.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,517.96/1,967.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.95

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