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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.76, 2,691.54 and 1,165

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.76, 2,691.54 and 1,165 is: 1,607.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.76 : 2,691.54 = 1,165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.76/2,691.54 = 1,165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.76x = 2,691.54 × 1,165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.76x = 3,135,644.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,644.10/1,950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.40

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