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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.63, 2,472.45 and 994.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.63, 2,472.45 and 994.95 is: 1,373.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.63 : 2,472.45 = 994.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.63/2,472.45 = 994.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.63x = 2,472.45 × 994.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.63x = 2,459,964.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,964.13/1,791.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.03

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