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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.89, 2,397.98 and 991.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.89, 2,397.98 and 991.73 is: 1,368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.89 : 2,397.98 = 991.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.89/2,397.98 = 991.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.89x = 2,397.98 × 991.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.89x = 2,378,157.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,157.18/1,737.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.42

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