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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.67, 2,951.51 and 506.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.67, 2,951.51 and 506.79 is: 760.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.67 : 2,951.51 = 506.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.67/2,951.51 = 506.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.67x = 2,951.51 × 506.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.67x = 1,495,793.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,793.22/1,967.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.19

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