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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,776.38, 2,663.04 and 995.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,776.38, 2,663.04 and 995.74 is: 1,492.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,776.38 : 2,663.04 = 995.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,776.38/2,663.04 = 995.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,776.38x = 2,663.04 × 995.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,776.38x = 2,651,707.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,707.51/1,776.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.76

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