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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.69, 2,476.67 and 997.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.69, 2,476.67 and 997.99 is: 1,377.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.69 : 2,476.67 = 997.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.69/2,476.67 = 997.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.69x = 2,476.67 × 997.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.69x = 2,471,691.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,691.89/1,794.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.22

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