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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.54, 2,407.67 and 998.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.54, 2,407.67 and 998.39 is: 1,377.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.54 : 2,407.67 = 998.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.54/2,407.67 = 998.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.54x = 2,407.67 × 998.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.54x = 2,403,793.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,793.65/1,744.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.90

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