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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,785.39, 2,463.79 and 999.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,785.39, 2,463.79 and 999.47 is: 1,379.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,785.39 : 2,463.79 = 999.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,785.39/2,463.79 = 999.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,785.39x = 2,463.79 × 999.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,785.39x = 2,462,484.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,484.19/1,785.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.24

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