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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.03, 2,711.75 and 1,125.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.03, 2,711.75 and 1,125.75 is: 1,553.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.03 : 2,711.75 = 1,125.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.03/2,711.75 = 1,125.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.03x = 2,711.75 × 1,125.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.03x = 3,052,752.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,752.56/1,965.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.54

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