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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.72, 2,909.08 and 844.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.72, 2,909.08 and 844.88 is: 1,266.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.72 : 2,909.08 = 844.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.72/2,909.08 = 844.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.72x = 2,909.08 × 844.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.72x = 2,457,823.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,823.51/1,940.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.45

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