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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.67, 2,460.09 and 985.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.67, 2,460.09 and 985.99 is: 1,360.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.67 : 2,460.09 = 985.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.67/2,460.09 = 985.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.67x = 2,460.09 × 985.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.67x = 2,425,624.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,624.14/1,782.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.67

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