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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.65, 2,705.91 and 1,121.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.65, 2,705.91 and 1,121.43 is: 1,547.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.65 : 2,705.91 = 1,121.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.65/2,705.91 = 1,121.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.65x = 2,705.91 × 1,121.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.65x = 3,034,474.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,474.30/1,960.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.69

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