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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.68, 2,439.33 and 981.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.68, 2,439.33 and 981.71 is: 1,354.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.68 : 2,439.33 = 981.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.68/2,439.33 = 981.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.68x = 2,439.33 × 981.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.68x = 2,394,714.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,714.65/1,767.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.72

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