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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.89, 2,906.79 and 769.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.89, 2,906.79 and 769.26 is: 1,152.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.89 : 2,906.79 = 769.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.89/2,906.79 = 769.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.89x = 2,906.79 × 769.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.89x = 2,236,077.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,236,077.28/1,939.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.68

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