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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.82, 2,453.39 and 991.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.82, 2,453.39 and 991.91 is: 1,368.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.82 : 2,453.39 = 991.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.82/2,453.39 = 991.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.82x = 2,453.39 × 991.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.82x = 2,433,546.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,546.97/1,777.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.84

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