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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.59, 2,397.80 and 991.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.59, 2,397.80 and 991.49 is: 1,368.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.59 : 2,397.80 = 991.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.59/2,397.80 = 991.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.59x = 2,397.80 × 991.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.59x = 2,377,385.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,385.21/1,737.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.21

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