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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.97, 2,457.79 and 995.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.97, 2,457.79 and 995.07 is: 1,373.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.97 : 2,457.79 = 995.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.97/2,457.79 = 995.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.97x = 2,457.79 × 995.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.97x = 2,445,673.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,673.10/1,780.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.23

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