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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.59, 2,705.59 and 1,076.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.59, 2,705.59 and 1,076.37 is: 1,485.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.59 : 2,705.59 = 1,076.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.59/2,705.59 = 1,076.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.59x = 2,705.59 × 1,076.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.59x = 2,912,199.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,199.69/1,960.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.37

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