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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,937.66, 2,905.67 and 704.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,937.66, 2,905.67 and 704.84 is: 1,056.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,937.66 : 2,905.67 = 704.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,937.66/2,905.67 = 704.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,937.66x = 2,905.67 × 704.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,937.66x = 2,048,019.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,019.68/1,937.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.96

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