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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.48, 2,925 and 1,026.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.48, 2,925 and 1,026.48 is: 1,539.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.48 : 2,925 = 1,026.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.48/2,925 = 1,026.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.48x = 2,925 × 1,026.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.48x = 3,002,454
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,454/1,950.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.34

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