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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.03, 2,452.31 and 991.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.03, 2,452.31 and 991.11 is: 1,367.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.03 : 2,452.31 = 991.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.03/2,452.31 = 991.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.03x = 2,452.31 × 991.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.03x = 2,430,508.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,508.96/1,777.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.74

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