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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.80, 2,928.91 and 797.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.80, 2,928.91 and 797.55 is: 1,196.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.80 : 2,928.91 = 797.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.80/2,928.91 = 797.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.80x = 2,928.91 × 797.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.80x = 2,335,940.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,940.69/1,951.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.82

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