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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.54, 2,948.07 and 504.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.54, 2,948.07 and 504.59 is: 756.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.54 : 2,948.07 = 504.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.54/2,948.07 = 504.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.54x = 2,948.07 × 504.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.54x = 1,487,566.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,566.64/1,965.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.82

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