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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.29, 2,398.25 and 991.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.29, 2,398.25 and 991.71 is: 1,368.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.29 : 2,398.25 = 991.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.29/2,398.25 = 991.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.29x = 2,398.25 × 991.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.29x = 2,378,363.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,363.55/1,738.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.22

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