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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.67, 2,453.25 and 991.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.67, 2,453.25 and 991.70 is: 1,368.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.67 : 2,453.25 = 991.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.67/2,453.25 = 991.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.67x = 2,453.25 × 991.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.67x = 2,432,888.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,888.03/1,777.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.58

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