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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.93, 2,650.73 and 989.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.93, 2,650.73 and 989.08 is: 1,482.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.93 : 2,650.73 = 989.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.93/2,650.73 = 989.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.93x = 2,650.73 × 989.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.93x = 2,621,772.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,772.46/1,767.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.96

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