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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.74, 2,995.60 and 764.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.74, 2,995.60 and 764.24 is: 1,146.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.74 : 2,995.60 = 764.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.74/2,995.60 = 764.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.74x = 2,995.60 × 764.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.74x = 2,289,357.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,357.34/1,996.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.55

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