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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766, 2,436.96 and 980

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766, 2,436.96 and 980 is: 1,352.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766 : 2,436.96 = 980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766/2,436.96 = 980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766x = 2,436.96 × 980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766x = 2,388,220.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,220.80/1,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.33

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