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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.15, 2,442.78 and 984.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.15, 2,442.78 and 984.23 is: 1,358.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.15 : 2,442.78 = 984.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.15/2,442.78 = 984.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.15x = 2,442.78 × 984.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.15x = 2,404,245.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,245.15/1,770.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.22

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