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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.33, 2,656.38 and 991.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.33, 2,656.38 and 991.88 is: 1,486.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.33 : 2,656.38 = 991.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.33/2,656.38 = 991.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.33x = 2,656.38 × 991.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.33x = 2,634,810.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,810.19/1,772.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.64

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