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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.99, 2,926.50 and 781.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.99, 2,926.50 and 781.10 is: 1,171.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.99 : 2,926.50 = 781.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.99/2,926.50 = 781.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.99x = 2,926.50 × 781.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.99x = 2,285,880.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,880.92/1,950.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.65

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