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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.55, 2,952.48 and 735.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.55, 2,952.48 and 735.63 is: 1,103.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.55 : 2,952.48 = 735.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.55/2,952.48 = 735.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.55x = 2,952.48 × 735.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.55x = 2,171,924.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,924.55/1,968.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.31

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