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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.97, 2,439.80 and 982.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.97, 2,439.80 and 982.02 is: 1,355.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.97 : 2,439.80 = 982.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.97/2,439.80 = 982.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.97x = 2,439.80 × 982.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.97x = 2,395,932.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,932.40/1,767.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.19

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