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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.50, 2,397.88 and 991.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.50, 2,397.88 and 991.28 is: 1,368.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.50 : 2,397.88 = 991.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.50/2,397.88 = 991.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.50x = 2,397.88 × 991.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.50x = 2,376,970.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,970.49/1,737.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.04

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