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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.63, 2,437.89 and 980.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.63, 2,437.89 and 980.66 is: 1,353.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.63 : 2,437.89 = 980.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.63/2,437.89 = 980.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.63x = 2,437.89 × 980.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.63x = 2,390,741.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,741.21/1,766.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.28

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