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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.16, 2,925.27 and 563.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.16, 2,925.27 and 563.62 is: 845.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.16 : 2,925.27 = 563.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.16/2,925.27 = 563.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.16x = 2,925.27 × 563.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.16x = 1,648,740.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,740.68/1,950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.44

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