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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.59, 2,440.62 and 982.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.59, 2,440.62 and 982.65 is: 1,356.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.59 : 2,440.62 = 982.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.59/2,440.62 = 982.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.59x = 2,440.62 × 982.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.59x = 2,398,275.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,275.24/1,768.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.04

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