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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.10, 2,932.46 and 800.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.10, 2,932.46 and 800.76 is: 1,201.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.10 : 2,932.46 = 800.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.10/2,932.46 = 800.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.10x = 2,932.46 × 800.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.10x = 2,348,196.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,196.67/1,955.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.06

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