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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.72, 2,677.92 and 1,155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.72, 2,677.92 and 1,155.08 is: 1,593.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.72 : 2,677.92 = 1,155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.72/2,677.92 = 1,155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.72x = 2,677.92 × 1,155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.72x = 3,093,211.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093,211.83/1,940.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.85

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