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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.53, 2,453.01 and 991.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.53, 2,453.01 and 991.62 is: 1,368.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.53 : 2,453.01 = 991.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.53/2,453.01 = 991.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.53x = 2,453.01 × 991.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.53x = 2,432,453.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,453.78/1,777.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.45

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