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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,957.57, 2,701.40 and 1,061.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,957.57, 2,701.40 and 1,061.26 is: 1,464.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,957.57 : 2,701.40 = 1,061.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,957.57/2,701.40 = 1,061.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,957.57x = 2,701.40 × 1,061.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,957.57x = 2,866,875.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,875.70/1,957.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.51

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