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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.56, 2,943.88 and 807.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.56, 2,943.88 and 807.60 is: 1,211.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.56 : 2,943.88 = 807.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.56/2,943.88 = 807.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.56x = 2,943.88 × 807.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.56x = 2,377,477.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,477.49/1,962.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.42

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