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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.38, 2,452.78 and 991.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.38, 2,452.78 and 991.47 is: 1,368.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.38 : 2,452.78 = 991.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.38/2,452.78 = 991.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.38x = 2,452.78 × 991.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.38x = 2,431,857.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,857.79/1,777.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.23

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