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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.49, 2,925.94 and 717.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.49, 2,925.94 and 717.89 is: 1,076.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.49 : 2,925.94 = 717.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.49/2,925.94 = 717.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.49x = 2,925.94 × 717.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.49x = 2,100,486.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,486.64/1,950.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.90

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