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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.67, 2,928.65 and 719.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.67, 2,928.65 and 719.94 is: 1,080.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.67 : 2,928.65 = 719.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.67/2,928.65 = 719.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.67x = 2,928.65 × 719.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.67x = 2,108,452.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,452.28/1,951.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.33

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