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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.81, 2,453.53 and 981.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.81, 2,453.53 and 981.21 is: 1,354.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.81 : 2,453.53 = 981.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.81/2,453.53 = 981.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.81x = 2,453.53 × 981.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.81x = 2,407,422.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,407,422.04/1,777.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.15

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