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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.21, 2,476.41 and 997.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.21, 2,476.41 and 997.82 is: 1,377.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.21 : 2,476.41 = 997.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.21/2,476.41 = 997.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.21x = 2,476.41 × 997.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.21x = 2,470,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,999.04/1,794.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.21

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