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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,952.63, 2,926.88 and 719.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,952.63, 2,926.88 and 719.25 is: 1,078.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,952.63 : 2,926.88 = 719.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,952.63/2,926.88 = 719.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,952.63x = 2,926.88 × 719.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,952.63x = 2,105,143.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,143.81/1,952.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.11

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