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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.91, 2,909.61 and 707.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.91, 2,909.61 and 707.44 is: 1,060.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.91 : 2,909.61 = 707.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.91/2,909.61 = 707.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.91x = 2,909.61 × 707.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.91x = 2,058,380.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,380.79/1,940.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.53

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