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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.73, 2,705.65 and 1,298.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.73, 2,705.65 and 1,298.43 is: 1,789.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.73 : 2,705.65 = 1,298.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.73/2,705.65 = 1,298.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.73x = 2,705.65 × 1,298.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.73x = 3,513,101.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,513,101.19/1,962.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.90

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