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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.52, 2,439.26 and 981.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.52, 2,439.26 and 981.57 is: 1,354.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.52 : 2,439.26 = 981.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.52/2,439.26 = 981.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.52x = 2,439.26 × 981.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.52x = 2,394,304.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,304.16/1,767.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.61

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