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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.44, 2,907.66 and 705.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.44, 2,907.66 and 705.86 is: 1,058.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.44 : 2,907.66 = 705.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.44/2,907.66 = 705.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.44x = 2,907.66 × 705.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.44x = 2,052,400.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,400.89/1,938.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.79

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