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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.40, 2,864.64 and 739.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.40, 2,864.64 and 739.76 is: 1,109.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.40 : 2,864.64 = 739.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.40/2,864.64 = 739.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.40x = 2,864.64 × 739.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.40x = 2,119,146.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,146.09/1,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.85

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