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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.76, 2,712.70 and 1,069.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.76, 2,712.70 and 1,069.46 is: 1,475.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.76 : 2,712.70 = 1,069.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.76/2,712.70 = 1,069.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.76x = 2,712.70 × 1,069.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.76x = 2,901,124.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,124.14/1,965.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.83

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