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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.83, 2,705.85 and 1,076.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.83, 2,705.85 and 1,076.64 is: 1,485.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.83 : 2,705.85 = 1,076.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.83/2,705.85 = 1,076.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.83x = 2,705.85 × 1,076.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.83x = 2,913,226.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,226.34/1,960.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.71

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