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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.54, 2,440.60 and 982.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.54, 2,440.60 and 982.60 is: 1,356.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.54 : 2,440.60 = 982.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.54/2,440.60 = 982.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.54x = 2,440.60 × 982.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.54x = 2,398,133.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,133.56/1,768.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.00

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