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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.30, 2,925.12 and 795.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.30, 2,925.12 and 795.78 is: 1,193.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.30 : 2,925.12 = 795.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.30/2,925.12 = 795.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.30x = 2,925.12 × 795.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.30x = 2,327,751.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,751.99/1,950.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.54

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