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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.15, 2,950.73 and 580.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.15, 2,950.73 and 580.51 is: 870.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.15 : 2,950.73 = 580.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.15/2,950.73 = 580.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.15x = 2,950.73 × 580.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.15x = 1,712,910.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,910.62/1,967.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.76

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