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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.74, 2,443.42 and 984.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.74, 2,443.42 and 984.60 is: 1,358.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.74 : 2,443.42 = 984.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.74/2,443.42 = 984.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.74x = 2,443.42 × 984.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.74x = 2,405,791.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,791.33/1,770.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.64

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