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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.84, 2,951.28 and 669.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.84, 2,951.28 and 669.42 is: 1,003.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.84 : 2,951.28 = 669.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.84/2,951.28 = 669.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.84x = 2,951.28 × 669.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.84x = 1,975,645.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,645.86/1,968.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.46

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