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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.41, 2,476.06 and 997.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.41, 2,476.06 and 997.67 is: 1,376.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.41 : 2,476.06 = 997.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.41/2,476.06 = 997.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.41x = 2,476.06 × 997.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.41x = 2,470,290.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,290.78/1,794.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.66

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