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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.67, 2,926.75 and 718.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.67, 2,926.75 and 718.93 is: 1,078.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.67 : 2,926.75 = 718.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.67/2,926.75 = 718.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.67x = 2,926.75 × 718.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.67x = 2,104,128.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,128.38/1,950.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.67

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