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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.04, 2,947.32 and 504.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.04, 2,947.32 and 504.09 is: 756.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.04 : 2,947.32 = 504.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.04/2,947.32 = 504.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.04x = 2,947.32 × 504.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.04x = 1,485,714.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,714.54/1,965.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.07

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