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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.23, 2,940.53 and 573.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.23, 2,940.53 and 573.57 is: 860.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.23 : 2,940.53 = 573.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.23/2,940.53 = 573.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.23x = 2,940.53 × 573.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.23x = 1,686,615.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686,615.73/1,960.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.42

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