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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.82, 2,926.70 and 564.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.82, 2,926.70 and 564.11 is: 846.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.82 : 2,926.70 = 564.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.82/2,926.70 = 564.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.82x = 2,926.70 × 564.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.82x = 1,650,992.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,992.84/1,950.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.31

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