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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.08, 2,452.38 and 991.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.08, 2,452.38 and 991.08 is: 1,367.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.08 : 2,452.38 = 991.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.08/2,452.38 = 991.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.08x = 2,452.38 × 991.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.08x = 2,430,504.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,504.77/1,777.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.70

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