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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.23, 2,952.35 and 507.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.23, 2,952.35 and 507.39 is: 761.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.23 : 2,952.35 = 507.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.23/2,952.35 = 507.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.23x = 2,952.35 × 507.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.23x = 1,497,990.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,990.33/1,968.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.09

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