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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.81, 2,705.96 and 1,076.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.81, 2,705.96 and 1,076.67 is: 1,485.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.81 : 2,705.96 = 1,076.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.81/2,705.96 = 1,076.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.81x = 2,705.96 × 1,076.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.81x = 2,913,414.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,414.98/1,960.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.82

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