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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.39, 2,926.68 and 718.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.39, 2,926.68 and 718.48 is: 1,077.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.39 : 2,926.68 = 718.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.39/2,926.68 = 718.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.39x = 2,926.68 × 718.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.39x = 2,102,761.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,761.05/1,951.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.57

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