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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,760.46, 2,640.93 and 938.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,760.46, 2,640.93 and 938.70 is: 1,408.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,760.46 : 2,640.93 = 938.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,760.46/2,640.93 = 938.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,760.46x = 2,640.93 × 938.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,760.46x = 2,479,040.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,040.99/1,760.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.18

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