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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.06, 2,908.19 and 769.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.06, 2,908.19 and 769.67 is: 1,153.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.06 : 2,908.19 = 769.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.06/2,908.19 = 769.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.06x = 2,908.19 × 769.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.06x = 2,238,328.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,328.21/1,940.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.74

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