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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.77, 2,714.19 and 1,127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.77, 2,714.19 and 1,127.46 is: 1,555.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.77 : 2,714.19 = 1,127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.77/2,714.19 = 1,127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.77x = 2,714.19 × 1,127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.77x = 3,060,140.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,140.66/1,966.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.92

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