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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.77, 2,925.80 and 780.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.77, 2,925.80 and 780.73 is: 1,170.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.77 : 2,925.80 = 780.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.77/2,925.80 = 780.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.77x = 2,925.80 × 780.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.77x = 2,284,259.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,259.83/1,950.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.95

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