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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,953.83, 2,930.78 and 704.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,953.83, 2,930.78 and 704.36 is: 1,056.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,953.83 : 2,930.78 = 704.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,953.83/2,930.78 = 704.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,953.83x = 2,930.78 × 704.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,953.83x = 2,064,324.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,324.20/1,953.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.55

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