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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.97, 2,927.32 and 718.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.97, 2,927.32 and 718.09 is: 1,077.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.97 : 2,927.32 = 718.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.97/2,927.32 = 718.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.97x = 2,927.32 × 718.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.97x = 2,102,079.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,079.22/1,950.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.45

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