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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.23, 2,950.71 and 506.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.23, 2,950.71 and 506.35 is: 759.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.23 : 2,950.71 = 506.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.23/2,950.71 = 506.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.23x = 2,950.71 × 506.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.23x = 1,494,092.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,092.01/1,967.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.49

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