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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.47, 2,439.07 and 981.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.47, 2,439.07 and 981.47 is: 1,354.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.47 : 2,439.07 = 981.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.47/2,439.07 = 981.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.47x = 2,439.07 × 981.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.47x = 2,393,877.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,877.68/1,767.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.41

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