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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.53, 2,440.57 and 982.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.53, 2,440.57 and 982.56 is: 1,355.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.53 : 2,440.57 = 982.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.53/2,440.57 = 982.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.53x = 2,440.57 × 982.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.53x = 2,398,001.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,001.55/1,768.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.93

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