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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.60, 2,452.98 and 991.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.60, 2,452.98 and 991.63 is: 1,368.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.60 : 2,452.98 = 991.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.60/2,452.98 = 991.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.60x = 2,452.98 × 991.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.60x = 2,432,448.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,448.56/1,777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.39

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