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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.44, 2,459.78 and 985.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.44, 2,459.78 and 985.82 is: 1,360.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.44 : 2,459.78 = 985.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.44/2,459.78 = 985.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.44x = 2,459.78 × 985.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.44x = 2,424,895.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,895.39/1,782.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.44

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