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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.76, 2,911.18 and 554.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.76, 2,911.18 and 554.14 is: 831.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.76 : 2,911.18 = 554.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.76/2,911.18 = 554.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.76x = 2,911.18 × 554.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.76x = 1,613,203.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,203.80/1,940.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.22

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