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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,952.59, 2,928.12 and 702.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,952.59, 2,928.12 and 702.84 is: 1,053.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,952.59 : 2,928.12 = 702.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,952.59/2,928.12 = 702.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,952.59x = 2,928.12 × 702.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,952.59x = 2,057,998.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,998.54/1,952.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.99

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