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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.29, 2,952.89 and 669.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.29, 2,952.89 and 669.75 is: 1,004.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.29 : 2,952.89 = 669.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.29/2,952.89 = 669.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.29x = 2,952.89 × 669.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.29x = 1,977,694.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977,694.73/1,968.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.78

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