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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.58, 2,398.63 and 1,108.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.58, 2,398.63 and 1,108.94 is: 1,530.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.58 : 2,398.63 = 1,108.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.58/2,398.63 = 1,108.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.58x = 2,398.63 × 1,108.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.58x = 2,659,924.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,924.76/1,737.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.83

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