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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.52, 2,946.78 and 503.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.52, 2,946.78 and 503.79 is: 755.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.52 : 2,946.78 = 503.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.52/2,946.78 = 503.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.52x = 2,946.78 × 503.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.52x = 1,484,558.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,558.30/1,964.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.69

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