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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.74, 2,386.68 and 1,197.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.74, 2,386.68 and 1,197.78 is: 1,652.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.74 : 2,386.68 = 1,197.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.74/2,386.68 = 1,197.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.74x = 2,386.68 × 1,197.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.74x = 2,858,717.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,717.57/1,729.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.69

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