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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,760.48, 2,639.16 and 938

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,760.48, 2,639.16 and 938 is: 1,406.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,760.48 : 2,639.16 = 938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,760.48/2,639.16 = 938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,760.48x = 2,639.16 × 938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,760.48x = 2,475,532.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,532.08/1,760.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.17

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