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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.55, 2,453.09 and 991.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.55, 2,453.09 and 991.44 is: 1,368.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.55 : 2,453.09 = 991.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.55/2,453.09 = 991.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.55x = 2,453.09 × 991.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.55x = 2,432,086.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,086.59/1,777.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.23

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