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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.97, 2,442.60 and 984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.97, 2,442.60 and 984 is: 1,357.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.97 : 2,442.60 = 984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.97/2,442.60 = 984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.97x = 2,442.60 × 984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.97x = 2,403,518.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,518.40/1,769.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.94

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