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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.53, 2,908.64 and 640.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.53, 2,908.64 and 640.68 is: 960.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.53 : 2,908.64 = 640.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.53/2,908.64 = 640.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.53x = 2,908.64 × 640.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.53x = 1,863,504.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,504.27/1,939.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.80

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