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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.98, 2,583.09 and 991.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.98, 2,583.09 and 991.24 is: 1,486.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.98 : 2,583.09 = 991.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.98/2,583.09 = 991.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.98x = 2,583.09 × 991.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.98x = 2,560,462.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,462.13/1,721.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.93

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