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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975, 5,960.57 and 1,201.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975, 5,960.57 and 1,201.14 is: 1,801.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975 : 5,960.57 = 1,201.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975/5,960.57 = 1,201.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975x = 5,960.57 × 1,201.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975x = 7,159,479.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,159,479.05/3,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.13

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