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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.90, 2,711.58 and 1,125.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.90, 2,711.58 and 1,125.74 is: 1,553.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.90 : 2,711.58 = 1,125.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.90/2,711.58 = 1,125.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.90x = 2,711.58 × 1,125.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.90x = 3,052,534.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,534.07/1,964.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.53

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