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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.03, 2,438.38 and 981.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.03, 2,438.38 and 981.02 is: 1,353.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.03 : 2,438.38 = 981.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.03/2,438.38 = 981.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.03x = 2,438.38 × 981.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.03x = 2,392,090.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,090.40/1,767.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.73

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