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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,784.63, 2,462.86 and 998.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,784.63, 2,462.86 and 998.66 is: 1,378.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,784.63 : 2,462.86 = 998.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,784.63/2,462.86 = 998.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,784.63x = 2,462.86 × 998.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,784.63x = 2,459,542.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,542.46/1,784.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.18

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