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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.56, 2,705.28 and 1,076.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.56, 2,705.28 and 1,076.40 is: 1,485.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.56 : 2,705.28 = 1,076.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.56/2,705.28 = 1,076.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.56x = 2,705.28 × 1,076.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.56x = 2,911,963.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,911,963.39/1,960.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.27

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