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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.72, 2,708.79 and 1,134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.72, 2,708.79 and 1,134.72 is: 1,566.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.72 : 2,708.79 = 1,134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.72/2,708.79 = 1,134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.72x = 2,708.79 × 1,134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.72x = 3,073,718.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,718.19/1,962.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.05

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