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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.29, 2,478.74 and 999.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.29, 2,478.74 and 999.52 is: 1,379.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.29 : 2,478.74 = 999.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.29/2,478.74 = 999.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.29x = 2,478.74 × 999.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.29x = 2,477,552.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,552.95/1,796.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.26

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