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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.72, 2,711.48 and 1,080.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.72, 2,711.48 and 1,080.70 is: 1,491.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.72 : 2,711.48 = 1,080.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.72/2,711.48 = 1,080.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.72x = 2,711.48 × 1,080.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.72x = 2,930,296.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,296.44/1,964.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.46

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