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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.78, 2,932.70 and 967.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.78, 2,932.70 and 967.45 is: 1,450.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.78 : 2,932.70 = 967.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.78/2,932.70 = 967.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.78x = 2,932.70 × 967.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.78x = 2,837,235.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,837,235.70/1,955.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.70

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