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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,952.40, 2,926.80 and 719.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,952.40, 2,926.80 and 719.13 is: 1,078.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,952.40 : 2,926.80 = 719.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,952.40/2,926.80 = 719.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,952.40x = 2,926.80 × 719.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,952.40x = 2,104,749.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,749.68/1,952.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.03

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