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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.85, 2,453.44 and 991.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.85, 2,453.44 and 991.95 is: 1,368.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.85 : 2,453.44 = 991.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.85/2,453.44 = 991.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.85x = 2,453.44 × 991.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.85x = 2,433,672.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,672.58/1,777.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.89

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