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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.67, 2,421.35 and 998.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.67, 2,421.35 and 998.35 is: 1,377.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.67 : 2,421.35 = 998.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.67/2,421.35 = 998.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.67x = 2,421.35 × 998.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.67x = 2,417,351.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,351.21/1,754.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.67

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