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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.78, 2,398.18 and 991.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.78, 2,398.18 and 991.92 is: 1,368.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.78 : 2,398.18 = 991.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.78/2,398.18 = 991.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.78x = 2,398.18 × 991.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.78x = 2,378,807.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,807.12/1,737.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.88

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