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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.90, 2,439.63 and 981.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.90, 2,439.63 and 981.99 is: 1,355.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.90 : 2,439.63 = 981.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.90/2,439.63 = 981.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.90x = 2,439.63 × 981.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.90x = 2,395,701.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,701.41/1,767.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.11

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