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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.44, 2,649.44 and 987.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.44, 2,649.44 and 987.50 is: 1,479.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.44 : 2,649.44 = 987.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.44/2,649.44 = 987.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.44x = 2,649.44 × 987.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.44x = 2,616,322
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,616,322/1,768.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.45

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