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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.43, 2,952.72 and 669.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.43, 2,952.72 and 669.73 is: 1,004.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.43 : 2,952.72 = 669.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.43/2,952.72 = 669.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.43x = 2,952.72 × 669.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.43x = 1,977,525.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977,525.17/1,968.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.62

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