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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.62, 2,438.02 and 980.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.62, 2,438.02 and 980.62 is: 1,353.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.62 : 2,438.02 = 980.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.62/2,438.02 = 980.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.62x = 2,438.02 × 980.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.62x = 2,390,771.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,771.17/1,766.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.30

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