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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.40, 2,952.26 and 735.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.40, 2,952.26 and 735.68 is: 1,103.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.40 : 2,952.26 = 735.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.40/2,952.26 = 735.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.40x = 2,952.26 × 735.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.40x = 2,171,918.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,918.64/1,968.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.39

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