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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,785.76, 2,464.33 and 999.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,785.76, 2,464.33 and 999.81 is: 1,379.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,785.76 : 2,464.33 = 999.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,785.76/2,464.33 = 999.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,785.76x = 2,464.33 × 999.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,785.76x = 2,463,861.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,861.78/1,785.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.73

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