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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.06, 2,452.32 and 991.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.06, 2,452.32 and 991.12 is: 1,367.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.06 : 2,452.32 = 991.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.06/2,452.32 = 991.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.06x = 2,452.32 × 991.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.06x = 2,430,543.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,543.40/1,777.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.73

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