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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.33, 2,438.78 and 981.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.33, 2,438.78 and 981.41 is: 1,354.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.33 : 2,438.78 = 981.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.33/2,438.78 = 981.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.33x = 2,438.78 × 981.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.33x = 2,393,425.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,425.98/1,767.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.26

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