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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.80, 2,445.08 and 985.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.80, 2,445.08 and 985.86 is: 1,360.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.80 : 2,445.08 = 985.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.80/2,445.08 = 985.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.80x = 2,445.08 × 985.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.80x = 2,410,506.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,506.57/1,771.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.48

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