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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.16, 2,442.75 and 984.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.16, 2,442.75 and 984.19 is: 1,358.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.16 : 2,442.75 = 984.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.16/2,442.75 = 984.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.16x = 2,442.75 × 984.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.16x = 2,404,130.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,130.12/1,770.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.14

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