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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,953.68, 2,930.44 and 799.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,953.68, 2,930.44 and 799.44 is: 1,199.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,953.68 : 2,930.44 = 799.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,953.68/2,930.44 = 799.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,953.68x = 2,930.44 × 799.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,953.68x = 2,342,710.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,710.95/1,953.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.13

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