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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.78, 2,446.50 and 986.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.78, 2,446.50 and 986.90 is: 1,361.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.78 : 2,446.50 = 986.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.78/2,446.50 = 986.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.78x = 2,446.50 × 986.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.78x = 2,414,450.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,450.85/1,772.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.96

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