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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,941.79, 2,911.07 and 771.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,941.79, 2,911.07 and 771.07 is: 1,155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,941.79 : 2,911.07 = 771.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,941.79/2,911.07 = 771.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,941.79x = 2,911.07 × 771.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,941.79x = 2,244,638.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,638.85/1,941.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.96

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