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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.46, 2,439.12 and 981.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.46, 2,439.12 and 981.50 is: 1,354.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.46 : 2,439.12 = 981.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.46/2,439.12 = 981.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.46x = 2,439.12 × 981.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.46x = 2,393,996.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,996.28/1,767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.48

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