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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.58, 2,443.38 and 984.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.58, 2,443.38 and 984.64 is: 1,358.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.58 : 2,443.38 = 984.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.58/2,443.38 = 984.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.58x = 2,443.38 × 984.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.58x = 2,405,849.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,849.68/1,770.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.79

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