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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.07, 2,477.22 and 998.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.07, 2,477.22 and 998.46 is: 1,377.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.07 : 2,477.22 = 998.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.07/2,477.22 = 998.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.07x = 2,477.22 × 998.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.07x = 2,473,405.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,405.08/1,795.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.89

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