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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,952.71, 2,928.56 and 719.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,952.71, 2,928.56 and 719.96 is: 1,079.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,952.71 : 2,928.56 = 719.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,952.71/2,928.56 = 719.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,952.71x = 2,928.56 × 719.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,952.71x = 2,108,427.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,427.82/1,952.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.75

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