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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.70, 2,941.01 and 790.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.70, 2,941.01 and 790.67 is: 1,185.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.70 : 2,941.01 = 790.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.70/2,941.01 = 790.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.70x = 2,941.01 × 790.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.70x = 2,325,371.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,371.78/1,960.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.99

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