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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.73, 2,711.26 and 1,080.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.73, 2,711.26 and 1,080.48 is: 1,491.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.73 : 2,711.26 = 1,080.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.73/2,711.26 = 1,080.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.73x = 2,711.26 × 1,080.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.73x = 2,929,462.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,462.20/1,964.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.03

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