Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764, 2,646 and 994.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,764, 2,646 and 994.56 is: 1,491.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,764 : 2,646 = 994.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,764/2,646 = 994.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,764x = 2,646 × 994.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,764x = 2,631,605.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,631,605.76/1,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,491.84
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