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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.73, 2,692.77 and 1,204.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.73, 2,692.77 and 1,204.99 is: 1,663.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.73 : 2,692.77 = 1,204.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.73/2,692.77 = 1,204.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.73x = 2,692.77 × 1,204.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.73x = 3,244,760.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244,760.92/1,950.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.36

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