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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.95, 2,941.38 and 790.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.95, 2,941.38 and 790.92 is: 1,186.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.95 : 2,941.38 = 790.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.95/2,941.38 = 790.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.95x = 2,941.38 × 790.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.95x = 2,326,403.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,403.62/1,960.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.37

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