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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.56, 2,907.32 and 842.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.56, 2,907.32 and 842.67 is: 1,263.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.56 : 2,907.32 = 842.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.56/2,907.32 = 842.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.56x = 2,907.32 × 842.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.56x = 2,449,911.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,911.34/1,938.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.78

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