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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.98, 2,714.66 and 1,127.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.98, 2,714.66 and 1,127.95 is: 1,556.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.98 : 2,714.66 = 1,127.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.98/2,714.66 = 1,127.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.98x = 2,714.66 × 1,127.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.98x = 3,062,000.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062,000.75/1,966.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.70

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