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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.38, 2,926.73 and 780.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.38, 2,926.73 and 780.95 is: 1,171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.38 : 2,926.73 = 780.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.38/2,926.73 = 780.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.38x = 2,926.73 × 780.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.38x = 2,285,629.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,629.79/1,950.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.89

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