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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.76, 2,656.49 and 992.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.76, 2,656.49 and 992.37 is: 1,485.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.76 : 2,656.49 = 992.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.76/2,656.49 = 992.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.76x = 2,656.49 × 992.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.76x = 2,636,220.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636,220.98/1,774.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.40

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