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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.76, 2,476.47 and 998.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.76, 2,476.47 and 998.07 is: 1,377.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.76 : 2,476.47 = 998.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.76/2,476.47 = 998.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.76x = 2,476.47 × 998.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.76x = 2,471,684.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,684.87/1,794.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.16

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