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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.86, 2,668.34 and 998.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.86, 2,668.34 and 998.73 is: 1,498.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.86 : 2,668.34 = 998.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.86/2,668.34 = 998.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.86x = 2,668.34 × 998.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.86x = 2,664,953.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,953.71/1,778.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.12

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