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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.86, 2,948.98 and 732.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.86, 2,948.98 and 732.98 is: 1,099.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.86 : 2,948.98 = 732.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.86/2,948.98 = 732.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.86x = 2,948.98 × 732.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.86x = 2,161,524.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,524.95/1,965.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.53

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