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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,781.63, 2,458.64 and 985.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,781.63, 2,458.64 and 985.01 is: 1,359.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,781.63 : 2,458.64 = 985.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,781.63/2,458.64 = 985.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,781.63x = 2,458.64 × 985.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,781.63x = 2,421,786.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,786.21/1,781.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.31

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