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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.26, 2,397.23 and 991.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.26, 2,397.23 and 991.15 is: 1,367.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.26 : 2,397.23 = 991.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.26/2,397.23 = 991.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.26x = 2,397.23 × 991.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.26x = 2,376,007.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,007.28/1,737.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.68

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