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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.77, 2,950.16 and 734.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.77, 2,950.16 and 734.31 is: 1,101.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.77 : 2,950.16 = 734.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.77/2,950.16 = 734.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.77x = 2,950.16 × 734.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.77x = 2,166,328.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,328.32/1,966.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.47

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