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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.48, 2,948.20 and 733.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.48, 2,948.20 and 733.20 is: 1,099.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.48 : 2,948.20 = 733.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.48/2,948.20 = 733.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.48x = 2,948.20 × 733.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.48x = 2,161,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,620.24/1,965.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.79

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