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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.09, 2,398.91 and 991.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.09, 2,398.91 and 991.98 is: 1,369.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.09 : 2,398.91 = 991.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.09/2,398.91 = 991.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.09x = 2,398.91 × 991.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.09x = 2,379,670.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,670.74/1,738.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.13

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