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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,937.76, 2,906.88 and 705.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,937.76, 2,906.88 and 705.30 is: 1,058.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,937.76 : 2,906.88 = 705.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,937.76/2,906.88 = 705.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,937.76x = 2,906.88 × 705.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,937.76x = 2,050,222.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,222.46/1,937.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.04

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