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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.44, 2,448.87 and 988.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.44, 2,448.87 and 988.62 is: 1,364.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.44 : 2,448.87 = 988.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.44/2,448.87 = 988.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.44x = 2,448.87 × 988.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.44x = 2,421,001.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,001.86/1,774.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.38

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