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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.35, 2,925.19 and 781.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.35, 2,925.19 and 781.03 is: 1,170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.35 : 2,925.19 = 781.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.35/2,925.19 = 781.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.35x = 2,925.19 × 781.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.35x = 2,284,661.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,661.15/1,951.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.81

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