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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.59, 2,397.87 and 1,029.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.59, 2,397.87 and 1,029.78 is: 1,421.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.59 : 2,397.87 = 1,029.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.59/2,397.87 = 1,029.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.59x = 2,397.87 × 1,029.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.59x = 2,469,281.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,281.46/1,737.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.10

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