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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.90, 2,453.39 and 981.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.90, 2,453.39 and 981.18 is: 1,353.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.90 : 2,453.39 = 981.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.90/2,453.39 = 981.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.90x = 2,453.39 × 981.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.90x = 2,407,217.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,407,217.20/1,777.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.97

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