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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.58, 2,664.64 and 997.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.58, 2,664.64 and 997.95 is: 1,495.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.58 : 2,664.64 = 997.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.58/2,664.64 = 997.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.58x = 2,664.64 × 997.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.58x = 2,659,177.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,177.49/1,777.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.95

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