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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.41, 2,407.30 and 998.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.41, 2,407.30 and 998.38 is: 1,377.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.41 : 2,407.30 = 998.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.41/2,407.30 = 998.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.41x = 2,407.30 × 998.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.41x = 2,403,400.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,400.17/1,744.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.77

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