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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.41, 2,925.57 and 634.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.41, 2,925.57 and 634.20 is: 951.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.41 : 2,925.57 = 634.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.41/2,925.57 = 634.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.41x = 2,925.57 × 634.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.41x = 1,855,396.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,396.49/1,950.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.29

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