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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.42, 2,459.97 and 996.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.42, 2,459.97 and 996.54 is: 1,375.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.42 : 2,459.97 = 996.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.42/2,459.97 = 996.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.42x = 2,459.97 × 996.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.42x = 2,451,458.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,458.50/1,782.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.35

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