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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.80, 2,925.84 and 718.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.80, 2,925.84 and 718.86 is: 1,077.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.80 : 2,925.84 = 718.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.80/2,925.84 = 718.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.80x = 2,925.84 × 718.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.80x = 2,103,269.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,269.34/1,951.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.60

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