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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.67, 2,940.97 and 790.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.67, 2,940.97 and 790.65 is: 1,185.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.67 : 2,940.97 = 790.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.67/2,940.97 = 790.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.67x = 2,940.97 × 790.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.67x = 2,325,274.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,274.41/1,960.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.96

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