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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.62, 2,476.31 and 997.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.62, 2,476.31 and 997.89 is: 1,376.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.62 : 2,476.31 = 997.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.62/2,476.31 = 997.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.62x = 2,476.31 × 997.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.62x = 2,471,087.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,087.48/1,794.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.95

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