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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.39, 2,663.08 and 995.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.39, 2,663.08 and 995.02 is: 1,492.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.39 : 2,663.08 = 995.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.39/2,663.08 = 995.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.39x = 2,663.08 × 995.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.39x = 2,649,817.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649,817.86/1,775.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.53

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