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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.71, 2,398.05 and 991.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.71, 2,398.05 and 991.68 is: 1,368.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.71 : 2,398.05 = 991.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.71/2,398.05 = 991.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.71x = 2,398.05 × 991.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.71x = 2,378,098.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,098.22/1,737.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.53

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