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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.03, 2,926.05 and 718.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.03, 2,926.05 and 718.57 is: 1,077.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.03 : 2,926.05 = 718.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.03/2,926.05 = 718.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.03x = 2,926.05 × 718.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.03x = 2,102,571.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,571.75/1,951.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.67

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