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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.80, 2,445.02 and 985.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.80, 2,445.02 and 985.90 is: 1,360.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.80 : 2,445.02 = 985.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.80/2,445.02 = 985.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.80x = 2,445.02 × 985.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.80x = 2,410,545.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,545.22/1,771.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.51

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