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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.81, 2,650.22 and 997.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.81, 2,650.22 and 997.31 is: 1,495.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.81 : 2,650.22 = 997.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.81/2,650.22 = 997.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.81x = 2,650.22 × 997.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.81x = 2,643,096.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,096.29/1,766.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.97

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