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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.21, 2,925.21 and 717.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.21, 2,925.21 and 717.54 is: 1,076.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.21 : 2,925.21 = 717.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.21/2,925.21 = 717.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.21x = 2,925.21 × 717.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.21x = 2,098,955.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,955.18/1,950.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.27

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