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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.67, 2,422.73 and 999.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.67, 2,422.73 and 999.35 is: 1,379.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.67 : 2,422.73 = 999.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.67/2,422.73 = 999.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.67x = 2,422.73 × 999.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.67x = 2,421,155.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,155.23/1,755.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.05

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