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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.93, 2,439.77 and 982.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.93, 2,439.77 and 982.05 is: 1,355.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.93 : 2,439.77 = 982.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.93/2,439.77 = 982.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.93x = 2,439.77 × 982.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.93x = 2,395,971.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,971.22/1,767.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.24

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