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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.56, 2,926.40 and 719.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.56, 2,926.40 and 719.55 is: 1,078.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.56 : 2,926.40 = 719.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.56/2,926.40 = 719.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.56x = 2,926.40 × 719.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.56x = 2,105,687.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,687.52/1,951.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.98

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