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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.31, 2,397.09 and 991.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.31, 2,397.09 and 991.18 is: 1,367.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.31 : 2,397.09 = 991.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.31/2,397.09 = 991.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.31x = 2,397.09 × 991.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.31x = 2,375,947.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,947.67/1,737.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.60

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