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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.98, 2,438.35 and 970.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.98, 2,438.35 and 970.30 is: 1,338.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.98 : 2,438.35 = 970.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.98/2,438.35 = 970.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.98x = 2,438.35 × 970.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.98x = 2,365,931.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,365,931.01/1,766.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.97

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