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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.59, 2,913.66 and 643.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.59, 2,913.66 and 643.89 is: 965.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.59 : 2,913.66 = 643.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.59/2,913.66 = 643.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.59x = 2,913.66 × 643.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.59x = 1,876,076.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,076.54/1,942.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.76

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