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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.99, 2,611.85 and 872.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.99, 2,611.85 and 872.91 is: 1,311.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.99 : 2,611.85 = 872.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.99/2,611.85 = 872.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.99x = 2,611.85 × 872.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.99x = 2,279,905.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279,905.62/1,737.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.81

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