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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.08, 2,951.48 and 651.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.08, 2,951.48 and 651.58 is: 977.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.08 : 2,951.48 = 651.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.08/2,951.48 = 651.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.08x = 2,951.48 × 651.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.08x = 1,923,119.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,119.59/1,968.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.16

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