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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.76, 2,953.74 and 736.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.76, 2,953.74 and 736.29 is: 1,104.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.76 : 2,953.74 = 736.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.76/2,953.74 = 736.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.76x = 2,953.74 × 736.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.76x = 2,174,809.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,809.91/1,968.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.66

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