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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.66, 2,927.28 and 718.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.66, 2,927.28 and 718.11 is: 1,077.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.66 : 2,927.28 = 718.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.66/2,927.28 = 718.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.66x = 2,927.28 × 718.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.66x = 2,102,109.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,109.04/1,950.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.64

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