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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.89, 2,449.32 and 988.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.89, 2,449.32 and 988.98 is: 1,364.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.89 : 2,449.32 = 988.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.89/2,449.32 = 988.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.89x = 2,449.32 × 988.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.89x = 2,422,328.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,328.49/1,774.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.78

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