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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.22, 2,950.97 and 580.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.22, 2,950.97 and 580.50 is: 870.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.22 : 2,950.97 = 580.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.22/2,950.97 = 580.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.22x = 2,950.97 × 580.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.22x = 1,713,035.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,035.18/1,967.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.79

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