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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.46, 2,452.82 and 991.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.46, 2,452.82 and 991.48 is: 1,368.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.46 : 2,452.82 = 991.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.46/2,452.82 = 991.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.46x = 2,452.82 × 991.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.46x = 2,431,921.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,921.97/1,777.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.20

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