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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.14, 2,438.57 and 981.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.14, 2,438.57 and 981.17 is: 1,353.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.14 : 2,438.57 = 981.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.14/2,438.57 = 981.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.14x = 2,438.57 × 981.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.14x = 2,392,634.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,634.63/1,767.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.96

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