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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.41, 2,655.66 and 995.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.41, 2,655.66 and 995.36 is: 1,493.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.41 : 2,655.66 = 995.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.41/2,655.66 = 995.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.41x = 2,655.66 × 995.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.41x = 2,643,337.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,337.74/1,770.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.07

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