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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.67, 2,940.08 and 728.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.67, 2,940.08 and 728.05 is: 1,091.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.67 : 2,940.08 = 728.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.67/2,940.08 = 728.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.67x = 2,940.08 × 728.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.67x = 2,140,525.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140,525.24/1,960.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.73

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