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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.94, 2,948.34 and 795.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.94, 2,948.34 and 795.58 is: 1,193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.94 : 2,948.34 = 795.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.94/2,948.34 = 795.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.94x = 2,948.34 × 795.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.94x = 2,345,640.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,640.34/1,965.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.14

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