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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,941.60, 2,911.56 and 708.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,941.60, 2,911.56 and 708.60 is: 1,062.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,941.60 : 2,911.56 = 708.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,941.60/2,911.56 = 708.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,941.60x = 2,911.56 × 708.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,941.60x = 2,063,131.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,131.42/1,941.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.59

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