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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.09, 2,704.93 and 1,120.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.09, 2,704.93 and 1,120.77 is: 1,546.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.09 : 2,704.93 = 1,120.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.09/2,704.93 = 1,120.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.09x = 2,704.93 × 1,120.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.09x = 3,031,601.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031,601.59/1,960.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.67

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