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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.39, 2,661.58 and 994.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.39, 2,661.58 and 994.02 is: 1,491.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.39 : 2,661.58 = 994.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.39/2,661.58 = 994.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.39x = 2,661.58 × 994.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.39x = 2,645,663.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,663.75/1,774.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.03

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