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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.96, 2,710.68 and 1,178.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.96, 2,710.68 and 1,178.56 is: 1,626.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.96 : 2,710.68 = 1,178.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.96/2,710.68 = 1,178.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.96x = 2,710.68 × 1,178.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.96x = 3,194,699.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,699.02/1,963.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.66

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