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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.97, 2,942.22 and 864.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.97, 2,942.22 and 864.56 is: 1,297.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.97 : 2,942.22 = 864.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.97/2,942.22 = 864.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.97x = 2,942.22 × 864.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.97x = 2,543,725.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,725.72/1,960.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.18

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