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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.64, 2,951.46 and 506.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.64, 2,951.46 and 506.82 is: 760.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.64 : 2,951.46 = 506.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.64/2,951.46 = 506.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.64x = 2,951.46 × 506.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.64x = 1,495,858.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,858.96/1,967.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.23

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