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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.81, 2,449.23 and 988.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.81, 2,449.23 and 988.81 is: 1,364.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.81 : 2,449.23 = 988.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.81/2,449.23 = 988.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.81x = 2,449.23 × 988.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.81x = 2,421,823.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,823.12/1,774.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.55

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