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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.97, 2,438.46 and 981

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.97, 2,438.46 and 981 is: 1,353.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.97 : 2,438.46 = 981 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.97/2,438.46 = 981/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.97x = 2,438.46 × 981
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.97x = 2,392,129.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,129.26/1,766.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.80

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