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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.67, 2,397.79 and 991.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.67, 2,397.79 and 991.57 is: 1,368.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.67 : 2,397.79 = 991.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.67/2,397.79 = 991.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.67x = 2,397.79 × 991.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.67x = 2,377,576.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,576.63/1,737.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.26

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