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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.25, 2,397.40 and 991.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.25, 2,397.40 and 991.17 is: 1,367.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.25 : 2,397.40 = 991.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.25/2,397.40 = 991.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.25x = 2,397.40 × 991.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.25x = 2,376,228.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,228.48/1,737.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.81

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