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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.62, 2,953.66 and 872.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.62, 2,953.66 and 872.20 is: 1,308.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.62 : 2,953.66 = 872.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.62/2,953.66 = 872.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.62x = 2,953.66 × 872.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.62x = 2,576,182.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,182.25/1,968.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.62

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