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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,957.68, 2,934.60 and 804.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,957.68, 2,934.60 and 804.24 is: 1,205.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,957.68 : 2,934.60 = 804.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,957.68/2,934.60 = 804.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,957.68x = 2,934.60 × 804.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,957.68x = 2,360,122.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,122.70/1,957.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.57

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