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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.28, 2,923.68 and 717.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.28, 2,923.68 and 717.39 is: 1,075.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.28 : 2,923.68 = 717.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.28/2,923.68 = 717.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.28x = 2,923.68 × 717.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.28x = 2,097,432.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,432.45/1,950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.45

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