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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.86, 2,926.50 and 718.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.86, 2,926.50 and 718.27 is: 1,077.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.86 : 2,926.50 = 718.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.86/2,926.50 = 718.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.86x = 2,926.50 × 718.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.86x = 2,102,007.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,007.15/1,950.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.48

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