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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.73, 2,942.72 and 807.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.73, 2,942.72 and 807.29 is: 1,211.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.73 : 2,942.72 = 807.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.73/2,942.72 = 807.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.73x = 2,942.72 × 807.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.73x = 2,375,624.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,624.39/1,960.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.60

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