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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.79, 2,398.12 and 991.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.79, 2,398.12 and 991.79 is: 1,368.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.79 : 2,398.12 = 991.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.79/2,398.12 = 991.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.79x = 2,398.12 × 991.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.79x = 2,378,431.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,431.43/1,737.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.65

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