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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930, 2,894.48 and 696.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930, 2,894.48 and 696.72 is: 1,044.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930 : 2,894.48 = 696.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930/2,894.48 = 696.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930x = 2,894.48 × 696.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930x = 2,016,642.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,642.11/1,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.89

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