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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.14, 2,908.68 and 706.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.14, 2,908.68 and 706.55 is: 1,059.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.14 : 2,908.68 = 706.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.14/2,908.68 = 706.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.14x = 2,908.68 × 706.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.14x = 2,055,113.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,113.31/1,939.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.81

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