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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.32, 2,645.42 and 984.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.32, 2,645.42 and 984.59 is: 1,474.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.32 : 2,645.42 = 984.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.32/2,645.42 = 984.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.32x = 2,645.42 × 984.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.32x = 2,604,651.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,651.39/1,766.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.62

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