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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.96, 2,925.48 and 717.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.96, 2,925.48 and 717.48 is: 1,075.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.96 : 2,925.48 = 717.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.96/2,925.48 = 717.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.96x = 2,925.48 × 717.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.96x = 2,098,973.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,973.39/1,950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.87

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