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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,760.81, 2,430.02 and 974.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,760.81, 2,430.02 and 974.84 is: 1,345.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,760.81 : 2,430.02 = 974.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,760.81/2,430.02 = 974.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,760.81x = 2,430.02 × 974.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,760.81x = 2,368,880.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,880.70/1,760.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.34

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