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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.92, 2,398.56 and 1,118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.92, 2,398.56 and 1,118.72 is: 1,543.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.92 : 2,398.56 = 1,118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.92/2,398.56 = 1,118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.92x = 2,398.56 × 1,118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.92x = 2,683,317.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,317.04/1,737.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.98

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