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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.54, 2,647.67 and 984.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.54, 2,647.67 and 984.51 is: 1,477.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.54 : 2,647.67 = 984.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.54/2,647.67 = 984.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.54x = 2,647.67 × 984.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.54x = 2,606,652.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,652.67/1,764.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.24

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