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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.70, 2,914.47 and 644.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.70, 2,914.47 and 644.09 is: 966.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.70 : 2,914.47 = 644.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.70/2,914.47 = 644.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.70x = 2,914.47 × 644.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.70x = 1,877,180.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,180.98/1,942.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.27

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