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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.88, 2,945.45 and 731.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.88, 2,945.45 and 731.96 is: 1,097.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.88 : 2,945.45 = 731.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.88/2,945.45 = 731.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.88x = 2,945.45 × 731.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.88x = 2,155,933.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,933.19/1,964.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.23

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