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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.43, 2,473.57 and 995.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.43, 2,473.57 and 995.77 is: 1,374.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.43 : 2,473.57 = 995.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.43/2,473.57 = 995.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.43x = 2,473.57 × 995.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.43x = 2,463,106.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,106.80/1,792.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.17

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