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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.63, 2,439.14 and 981.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.63, 2,439.14 and 981.53 is: 1,354.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.63 : 2,439.14 = 981.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.63/2,439.14 = 981.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.63x = 2,439.14 × 981.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.63x = 2,394,089.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,089.08/1,767.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.41

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