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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,952.91, 2,927.48 and 719.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,952.91, 2,927.48 and 719.96 is: 1,079.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,952.91 : 2,927.48 = 719.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,952.91/2,927.48 = 719.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,952.91x = 2,927.48 × 719.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,952.91x = 2,107,650.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,650.26/1,952.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.24

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