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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.62, 2,443.54 and 984.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.62, 2,443.54 and 984.62 is: 1,358.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.62 : 2,443.54 = 984.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.62/2,443.54 = 984.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.62x = 2,443.54 × 984.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.62x = 2,405,958.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,958.35/1,770.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.82

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