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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.96, 2,909.17 and 707.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.96, 2,909.17 and 707.59 is: 1,060.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.96 : 2,909.17 = 707.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.96/2,909.17 = 707.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.96x = 2,909.17 × 707.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.96x = 2,058,483.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,483.78/1,940.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.55

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