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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.76, 2,707.18 and 1,065.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.76, 2,707.18 and 1,065.46 is: 1,470.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.76 : 2,707.18 = 1,065.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.76/2,707.18 = 1,065.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.76x = 2,707.18 × 1,065.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.76x = 2,884,392.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,392.00/1,961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.31

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