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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.55, 2,947.42 and 732.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.55, 2,947.42 and 732.63 is: 1,098.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.55 : 2,947.42 = 732.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.55/2,947.42 = 732.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.55x = 2,947.42 × 732.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.55x = 2,159,374.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,374.59/1,965.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.61

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