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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.50, 2,665.37 and 1,195.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.50, 2,665.37 and 1,195.78 is: 1,650.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.50 : 2,665.37 = 1,195.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.50/2,665.37 = 1,195.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.50x = 2,665.37 × 1,195.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.50x = 3,187,196.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,196.14/1,930.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.97

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