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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,952.91, 2,929.20 and 782.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,952.91, 2,929.20 and 782.86 is: 1,174.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,952.91 : 2,929.20 = 782.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,952.91/2,929.20 = 782.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,952.91x = 2,929.20 × 782.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,952.91x = 2,293,155.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,155.47/1,952.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.23

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