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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.67, 2,949.84 and 811.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.67, 2,949.84 and 811.42 is: 1,217.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.67 : 2,949.84 = 811.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.67/2,949.84 = 811.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.67x = 2,949.84 × 811.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.67x = 2,393,551.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,551.80/1,965.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.68

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