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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.63, 2,925.24 and 563.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.63, 2,925.24 and 563.49 is: 845.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.63 : 2,925.24 = 563.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.63/2,925.24 = 563.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.63x = 2,925.24 × 563.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.63x = 1,648,343.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,343.49/1,950.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.03

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