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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.05, 2,925.07 and 976.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.05, 2,925.07 and 976.14 is: 1,464.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.05 : 2,925.07 = 976.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.05/2,925.07 = 976.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.05x = 2,925.07 × 976.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.05x = 2,855,275.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,275.39/1,950.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.20

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