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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.54, 2,920.91 and 714.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.54, 2,920.91 and 714.53 is: 1,071.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.54 : 2,920.91 = 714.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.54/2,920.91 = 714.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.54x = 2,920.91 × 714.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.54x = 2,087,077.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,077.82/1,947.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.65

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