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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.12, 2,923.56 and 717.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.12, 2,923.56 and 717.30 is: 1,075.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.12 : 2,923.56 = 717.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.12/2,923.56 = 717.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.12x = 2,923.56 × 717.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.12x = 2,097,069.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,069.59/1,950.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.35

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