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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.31, 2,948.13 and 504.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.31, 2,948.13 and 504.46 is: 756.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.31 : 2,948.13 = 504.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.31/2,948.13 = 504.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.31x = 2,948.13 × 504.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.31x = 1,487,213.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,213.66/1,965.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.73

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