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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.38, 2,909.26 and 707.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.38, 2,909.26 and 707.64 is: 1,060.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.38 : 2,909.26 = 707.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.38/2,909.26 = 707.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.38x = 2,909.26 × 707.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.38x = 2,058,708.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,708.75/1,940.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.98

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