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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.02, 2,947.80 and 810.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.02, 2,947.80 and 810.50 is: 1,215.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.02 : 2,947.80 = 810.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.02/2,947.80 = 810.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.02x = 2,947.80 × 810.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.02x = 2,389,191.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,191.90/1,965.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.86

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