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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.86, 2,926.28 and 976.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.86, 2,926.28 and 976.73 is: 1,465.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.86 : 2,926.28 = 976.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.86/2,926.28 = 976.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.86x = 2,926.28 × 976.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.86x = 2,858,165.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,165.95/1,950.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.08

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