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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.45, 2,951.33 and 651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.45, 2,951.33 and 651.20 is: 976.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.45 : 2,951.33 = 651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.45/2,951.33 = 651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.45x = 2,951.33 × 651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.45x = 1,921,888.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,888.08/1,967.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.84

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