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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.46, 2,912.98 and 709.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.46, 2,912.98 and 709.51 is: 1,064.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.46 : 2,912.98 = 709.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.46/2,912.98 = 709.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.46x = 2,912.98 × 709.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.46x = 2,066,770.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,770.33/1,942.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.00

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