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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.26, 2,438.90 and 981.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.26, 2,438.90 and 981.31 is: 1,354.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.26 : 2,438.90 = 981.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.26/2,438.90 = 981.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.26x = 2,438.90 × 981.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.26x = 2,393,316.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,316.96/1,767.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.25

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