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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,781.76, 2,673.80 and 960.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,781.76, 2,673.80 and 960.62 is: 1,441.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,781.76 : 2,673.80 = 960.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,781.76/2,673.80 = 960.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,781.76x = 2,673.80 × 960.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,781.76x = 2,568,487.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,487.58/1,781.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.55

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