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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.64, 2,950.34 and 734.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.64, 2,950.34 and 734.81 is: 1,101.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.64 : 2,950.34 = 734.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.64/2,950.34 = 734.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.64x = 2,950.34 × 734.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.64x = 2,167,920.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,920.91/1,968.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.23

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