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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.48, 2,583.84 and 991.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.48, 2,583.84 and 991.74 is: 1,487.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.48 : 2,583.84 = 991.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.48/2,583.84 = 991.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.48x = 2,583.84 × 991.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.48x = 2,562,497.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,497.48/1,722.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.68

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