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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.61, 2,454.49 and 992.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.61, 2,454.49 and 992.71 is: 1,369.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.61 : 2,454.49 = 992.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.61/2,454.49 = 992.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.61x = 2,454.49 × 992.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.61x = 2,436,596.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,436,596.77/1,778.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.94

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