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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.95, 2,444.04 and 985.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.95, 2,444.04 and 985.05 is: 1,359.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.95 : 2,444.04 = 985.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.95/2,444.04 = 985.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.95x = 2,444.04 × 985.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.95x = 2,407,501.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,407,501.60/1,770.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.44

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