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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.74, 2,439.45 and 981.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.74, 2,439.45 and 981.76 is: 1,354.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.74 : 2,439.45 = 981.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.74/2,439.45 = 981.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.74x = 2,439.45 × 981.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.74x = 2,394,954.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,954.43/1,767.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.81

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