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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.17, 2,908.78 and 706.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.17, 2,908.78 and 706.59 is: 1,059.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.17 : 2,908.78 = 706.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.17/2,908.78 = 706.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.17x = 2,908.78 × 706.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.17x = 2,055,313.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,313.09/1,939.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.89

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