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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,784.66, 2,462.78 and 998.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,784.66, 2,462.78 and 998.78 is: 1,378.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,784.66 : 2,462.78 = 998.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,784.66/2,462.78 = 998.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,784.66x = 2,462.78 × 998.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,784.66x = 2,459,775.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,775.41/1,784.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.29

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