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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.44, 2,705.46 and 1,076.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.44, 2,705.46 and 1,076.28 is: 1,485.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.44 : 2,705.46 = 1,076.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.44/2,705.46 = 1,076.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.44x = 2,705.46 × 1,076.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.44x = 2,911,813.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,911,813.58/1,960.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.29

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