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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.56, 2,397.92 and 991.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.56, 2,397.92 and 991.56 is: 1,368.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.56 : 2,397.92 = 991.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.56/2,397.92 = 991.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.56x = 2,397.92 × 991.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.56x = 2,377,681.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,681.56/1,737.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.40

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