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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.52, 2,925.84 and 582.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.52, 2,925.84 and 582.52 is: 873.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.52 : 2,925.84 = 582.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.52/2,925.84 = 582.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.52x = 2,925.84 × 582.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.52x = 1,704,360.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,360.32/1,950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.80

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