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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.54, 2,459.91 and 996.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.54, 2,459.91 and 996.59 is: 1,375.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.54 : 2,459.91 = 996.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.54/2,459.91 = 996.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.54x = 2,459.91 × 996.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.54x = 2,451,509.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,509.41/1,782.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.29

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