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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.56, 2,440.63 and 971.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.56, 2,440.63 and 971.90 is: 1,341.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.56 : 2,440.63 = 971.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.56/2,440.63 = 971.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.56x = 2,440.63 × 971.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.56x = 2,372,040.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,040.99/1,768.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.23

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