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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.98, 2,908.76 and 843.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.98, 2,908.76 and 843.98 is: 1,264.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.98 : 2,908.76 = 843.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.98/2,908.76 = 843.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.98x = 2,908.76 × 843.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.98x = 2,454,935.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,935.26/1,940.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.79

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