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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.34, 2,948.49 and 811.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.34, 2,948.49 and 811.42 is: 1,217.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.34 : 2,948.49 = 811.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.34/2,948.49 = 811.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.34x = 2,948.49 × 811.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.34x = 2,392,463.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,463.76/1,965.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.33

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