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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.42, 2,478.99 and 999.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.42, 2,478.99 and 999.74 is: 1,379.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.42 : 2,478.99 = 999.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.42/2,478.99 = 999.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.42x = 2,478.99 × 999.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.42x = 2,478,345.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478,345.46/1,796.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.60

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