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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,937.17, 2,905.67 and 767.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,937.17, 2,905.67 and 767.12 is: 1,150.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,937.17 : 2,905.67 = 767.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,937.17/2,905.67 = 767.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,937.17x = 2,905.67 × 767.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,937.17x = 2,229,001.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,001.30/1,937.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.65

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