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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,953.72, 2,930.56 and 783.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,953.72, 2,930.56 and 783.40 is: 1,175.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,953.72 : 2,930.56 = 783.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,953.72/2,930.56 = 783.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,953.72x = 2,930.56 × 783.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,953.72x = 2,295,800.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,800.70/1,953.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.09

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