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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.72, 2,925.12 and 717.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.72, 2,925.12 and 717.76 is: 1,076.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.72 : 2,925.12 = 717.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.72/2,925.12 = 717.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.72x = 2,925.12 × 717.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.72x = 2,099,534.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,534.13/1,950.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.29

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