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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.68, 2,476.56 and 998.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.68, 2,476.56 and 998.02 is: 1,377.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.68 : 2,476.56 = 998.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.68/2,476.56 = 998.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.68x = 2,476.56 × 998.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.68x = 2,471,656.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,656.41/1,794.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.21

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