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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.93, 2,453.70 and 981.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.93, 2,453.70 and 981.33 is: 1,354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.93 : 2,453.70 = 981.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.93/2,453.70 = 981.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.93x = 2,453.70 × 981.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.93x = 2,407,888.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,407,888.73/1,777.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.32

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