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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.58, 2,953.28 and 735.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.58, 2,953.28 and 735.69 is: 1,103.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.58 : 2,953.28 = 735.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.58/2,953.28 = 735.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.58x = 2,953.28 × 735.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.58x = 2,172,698.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,698.56/1,968.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.69

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