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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.81, 2,953.48 and 735.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.81, 2,953.48 and 735.93 is: 1,103.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.81 : 2,953.48 = 735.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.81/2,953.48 = 735.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.81x = 2,953.48 × 735.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.81x = 2,173,537.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,537.93/1,968.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.99

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