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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.68, 2,476.50 and 997.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.68, 2,476.50 and 997.97 is: 1,377.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.68 : 2,476.50 = 997.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.68/2,476.50 = 997.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.68x = 2,476.50 × 997.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.68x = 2,471,473.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,473.32/1,794.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.11

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