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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.76, 2,712.75 and 1,179.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.76, 2,712.75 and 1,179.81 is: 1,628.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.76 : 2,712.75 = 1,179.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.76/2,712.75 = 1,179.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.76x = 2,712.75 × 1,179.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.76x = 3,200,510.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,510.11/1,965.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.13

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