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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,783.30, 2,460.96 and 997.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,783.30, 2,460.96 and 997.33 is: 1,376.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,783.30 : 2,460.96 = 997.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,783.30/2,460.96 = 997.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,783.30x = 2,460.96 × 997.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,783.30x = 2,454,389.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,389.24/1,783.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.32

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