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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.73, 2,444.97 and 985.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.73, 2,444.97 and 985.78 is: 1,360.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.73 : 2,444.97 = 985.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.73/2,444.97 = 985.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.73x = 2,444.97 × 985.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.73x = 2,410,202.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,202.53/1,771.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.37

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