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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.67, 2,386.78 and 983.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.67, 2,386.78 and 983.58 is: 1,357.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.67 : 2,386.78 = 983.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.67/2,386.78 = 983.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.67x = 2,386.78 × 983.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.67x = 2,347,577.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,577.66/1,729.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.24

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