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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.40, 2,667.60 and 998.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.40, 2,667.60 and 998.04 is: 1,497.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.40 : 2,667.60 = 998.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.40/2,667.60 = 998.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.40x = 2,667.60 × 998.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.40x = 2,662,371.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662,371.50/1,778.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.06

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