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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.26, 2,397.15 and 981.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.26, 2,397.15 and 981.12 is: 1,353.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.26 : 2,397.15 = 981.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.26/2,397.15 = 981.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.26x = 2,397.15 × 981.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.26x = 2,351,891.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,891.81/1,737.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.80

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