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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.54, 2,439.09 and 981.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.54, 2,439.09 and 981.57 is: 1,354.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.54 : 2,439.09 = 981.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.54/2,439.09 = 981.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.54x = 2,439.09 × 981.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.54x = 2,394,137.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,137.57/1,767.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.50

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