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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.28, 2,932.62 and 800

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.28, 2,932.62 and 800 is: 1,200.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.28 : 2,932.62 = 800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.28/2,932.62 = 800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.28x = 2,932.62 × 800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.28x = 2,346,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,096/1,954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.49

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