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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.95, 2,442.61 and 984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.95, 2,442.61 and 984 is: 1,357.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.95 : 2,442.61 = 984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.95/2,442.61 = 984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.95x = 2,442.61 × 984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.95x = 2,403,528.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,528.24/1,769.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.96

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