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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.77, 2,951.33 and 669.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.77, 2,951.33 and 669.33 is: 1,003.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.77 : 2,951.33 = 669.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.77/2,951.33 = 669.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.77x = 2,951.33 × 669.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.77x = 1,975,415.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,415.38/1,968.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.38

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