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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.76, 2,909.19 and 707.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.76, 2,909.19 and 707.30 is: 1,060.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.76 : 2,909.19 = 707.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.76/2,909.19 = 707.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.76x = 2,909.19 × 707.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.76x = 2,057,670.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,670.09/1,939.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.79

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