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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,936.46, 2,905.26 and 703.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,936.46, 2,905.26 and 703.85 is: 1,055.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,936.46 : 2,905.26 = 703.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,936.46/2,905.26 = 703.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,936.46x = 2,905.26 × 703.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,936.46x = 2,044,867.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,867.25/1,936.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.98

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