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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.13, 2,452.28 and 991.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.13, 2,452.28 and 991.16 is: 1,367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.13 : 2,452.28 = 991.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.13/2,452.28 = 991.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.13x = 2,452.28 × 991.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.13x = 2,430,584.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,584.63/1,777.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.71

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