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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.44, 2,669.22 and 999.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.44, 2,669.22 and 999.32 is: 1,499.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.44 : 2,669.22 = 999.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.44/2,669.22 = 999.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.44x = 2,669.22 × 999.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.44x = 2,667,404.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,404.93/1,779.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.01

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