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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.17, 2,925.98 and 718.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.17, 2,925.98 and 718.39 is: 1,077.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.17 : 2,925.98 = 718.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.17/2,925.98 = 718.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.17x = 2,925.98 × 718.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.17x = 2,101,994.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,994.77/1,950.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.85

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