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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.38, 2,940.85 and 573.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.38, 2,940.85 and 573.82 is: 860.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.38 : 2,940.85 = 573.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.38/2,940.85 = 573.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.38x = 2,940.85 × 573.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.38x = 1,687,511.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,511.91/1,960.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.81

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