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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.59, 2,711.18 and 1,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.59, 2,711.18 and 1,125.20 is: 1,552.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.59 : 2,711.18 = 1,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.59/2,711.18 = 1,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.59x = 2,711.18 × 1,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.59x = 3,050,600.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,600.55/1,964.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.79

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