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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.49, 2,911.14 and 708.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.49, 2,911.14 and 708.74 is: 1,062.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.49 : 2,911.14 = 708.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.49/2,911.14 = 708.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.49x = 2,911.14 × 708.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.49x = 2,063,241.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,241.36/1,942.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.16

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