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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,959.83, 2,704.55 and 1,063.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,959.83, 2,704.55 and 1,063.57 is: 1,467.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,959.83 : 2,704.55 = 1,063.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,959.83/2,704.55 = 1,063.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,959.83x = 2,704.55 × 1,063.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,959.83x = 2,876,478.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,478.24/1,959.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.72

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