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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.39, 2,443.37 and 984.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.39, 2,443.37 and 984.69 is: 1,359.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.39 : 2,443.37 = 984.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.39/2,443.37 = 984.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.39x = 2,443.37 × 984.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.39x = 2,405,957.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,957.08/1,770.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.00

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