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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.55, 2,925.86 and 854.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.55, 2,925.86 and 854.08 is: 1,281.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.55 : 2,925.86 = 854.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.55/2,925.86 = 854.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.55x = 2,925.86 × 854.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.55x = 2,498,906.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,906.92/1,950.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.13

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