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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.90, 2,949.06 and 796.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.90, 2,949.06 and 796.30 is: 1,194.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.90 : 2,949.06 = 796.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.90/2,949.06 = 796.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.90x = 2,949.06 × 796.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.90x = 2,348,336.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,336.48/1,965.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.54

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