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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.47, 2,714.12 and 1,127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.47, 2,714.12 and 1,127.74 is: 1,556.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.47 : 2,714.12 = 1,127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.47/2,714.12 = 1,127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.47x = 2,714.12 × 1,127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.47x = 3,060,802.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,802.48/1,966.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.50

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