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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.55, 2,407.20 and 998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.55, 2,407.20 and 998.40 is: 1,377.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.55 : 2,407.20 = 998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.55/2,407.20 = 998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.55x = 2,407.20 × 998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.55x = 2,403,348.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,348.48/1,744.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.64

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