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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.20, 2,926.80 and 796.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.20, 2,926.80 and 796.68 is: 1,195.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.20 : 2,926.80 = 796.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.20/2,926.80 = 796.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.20x = 2,926.80 × 796.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.20x = 2,331,723.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,723.02/1,951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.02

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