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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.21, 2,438.73 and 981.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.21, 2,438.73 and 981.33 is: 1,354.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.21 : 2,438.73 = 981.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.21/2,438.73 = 981.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.21x = 2,438.73 × 981.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.21x = 2,393,198.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,198.91/1,767.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.22

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