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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.50, 2,476.40 and 997.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.50, 2,476.40 and 997.83 is: 1,377.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.50 : 2,476.40 = 997.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.50/2,476.40 = 997.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.50x = 2,476.40 × 997.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.50x = 2,471,021.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,021.22/1,794.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.00

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