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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.76, 2,705.48 and 1,121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.76, 2,705.48 and 1,121.73 is: 1,547.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.76 : 2,705.48 = 1,121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.76/2,705.48 = 1,121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.76x = 2,705.48 × 1,121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.76x = 3,034,812.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,812.47/1,960.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.77

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