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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,736.84, 2,396.70 and 990.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,736.84, 2,396.70 and 990.68 is: 1,367.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,736.84 : 2,396.70 = 990.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,736.84/2,396.70 = 990.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,736.84x = 2,396.70 × 990.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,736.84x = 2,374,362.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,362.76/1,736.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.06

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