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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.90, 2,476.74 and 998.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.90, 2,476.74 and 998.02 is: 1,377.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.90 : 2,476.74 = 998.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.90/2,476.74 = 998.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.90x = 2,476.74 × 998.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.90x = 2,471,834.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,834.51/1,794.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.15

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