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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.74, 2,294.08 and 999.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.74, 2,294.08 and 999.35 is: 1,378.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.74 : 2,294.08 = 999.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.74/2,294.08 = 999.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.74x = 2,294.08 × 999.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.74x = 2,292,588.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,588.85/1,662.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.80

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