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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.80, 2,950.80 and 668.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.80, 2,950.80 and 668.36 is: 1,002.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.80 : 2,950.80 = 668.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.80/2,950.80 = 668.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.80x = 2,950.80 × 668.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.80x = 1,972,196.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,196.69/1,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.23

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