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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.53, 2,398.57 and 991.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.53, 2,398.57 and 991.95 is: 1,368.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.53 : 2,398.57 = 991.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.53/2,398.57 = 991.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.53x = 2,398.57 × 991.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.53x = 2,379,250.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,250.04/1,738.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.54

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