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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,784.67, 2,462.85 and 998.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,784.67, 2,462.85 and 998.72 is: 1,378.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,784.67 : 2,462.85 = 998.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,784.67/2,462.85 = 998.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,784.67x = 2,462.85 × 998.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,784.67x = 2,459,685.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,685.24/1,784.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.23

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