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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.65, 2,902.32 and 703.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.65, 2,902.32 and 703.78 is: 1,055.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.65 : 2,902.32 = 703.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.65/2,902.32 = 703.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.65x = 2,902.32 × 703.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.65x = 2,042,587.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,587.51/1,934.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.79

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