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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.48, 2,454.12 and 992.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.48, 2,454.12 and 992.44 is: 1,369.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.48 : 2,454.12 = 992.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.48/2,454.12 = 992.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.48x = 2,454.12 × 992.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.48x = 2,435,566.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,566.85/1,778.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.47

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