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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.23, 2,438.85 and 981.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.23, 2,438.85 and 981.29 is: 1,354.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.23 : 2,438.85 = 981.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.23/2,438.85 = 981.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.23x = 2,438.85 × 981.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.23x = 2,393,219.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,219.12/1,767.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.22

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