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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.14, 2,459.49 and 996.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.14, 2,459.49 and 996.14 is: 1,374.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.14 : 2,459.49 = 996.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.14/2,459.49 = 996.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.14x = 2,459.49 × 996.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.14x = 2,450,002.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,002.52/1,782.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.75

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