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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,732.74, 2,391.68 and 987.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,732.74, 2,391.68 and 987.10 is: 1,362.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,732.74 : 2,391.68 = 987.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,732.74/2,391.68 = 987.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,732.74x = 2,391.68 × 987.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,732.74x = 2,360,827.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,827.33/1,732.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.48

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