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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.90, 2,398.68 and 1,148.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.90, 2,398.68 and 1,148.49 is: 1,585.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.90 : 2,398.68 = 1,148.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.90/2,398.68 = 1,148.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.90x = 2,398.68 × 1,148.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.90x = 2,754,859.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,859.99/1,737.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.17

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