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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.48, 2,929.04 and 797.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.48, 2,929.04 and 797.32 is: 1,196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.48 : 2,929.04 = 797.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.48/2,929.04 = 797.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.48x = 2,929.04 × 797.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.48x = 2,335,382.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,382.17/1,951.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.72

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