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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.88, 2,714.31 and 1,127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.88, 2,714.31 and 1,127.64 is: 1,556.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.88 : 2,714.31 = 1,127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.88/2,714.31 = 1,127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.88x = 2,714.31 × 1,127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.88x = 3,060,757.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,757.74/1,966.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.15

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