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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.59, 2,397.28 and 991.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.59, 2,397.28 and 991.01 is: 1,367.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.59 : 2,397.28 = 991.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.59/2,397.28 = 991.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.59x = 2,397.28 × 991.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.59x = 2,375,728.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,728.45/1,737.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.25

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