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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.04, 2,906.62 and 767.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.04, 2,906.62 and 767.72 is: 1,151.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.04 : 2,906.62 = 767.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.04/2,906.62 = 767.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.04x = 2,906.62 × 767.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.04x = 2,231,470.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,470.31/1,938.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.41

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