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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.78, 2,446.09 and 986.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.78, 2,446.09 and 986.68 is: 1,361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.78 : 2,446.09 = 986.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.78/2,446.09 = 986.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.78x = 2,446.09 × 986.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.78x = 2,413,499.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,499.50/1,772.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.42

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