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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.33, 2,692.89 and 1,204.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.33, 2,692.89 and 1,204.59 is: 1,663.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.33 : 2,692.89 = 1,204.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.33/2,692.89 = 1,204.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.33x = 2,692.89 × 1,204.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.33x = 3,243,828.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,828.37/1,950.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.22

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