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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.23, 2,950.80 and 797.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.23, 2,950.80 and 797.14 is: 1,195.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.23 : 2,950.80 = 797.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.23/2,950.80 = 797.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.23x = 2,950.80 × 797.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.23x = 2,352,200.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,200.71/1,967.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.69

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