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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.58, 2,399.05 and 992.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.58, 2,399.05 and 992.57 is: 1,369.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.58 : 2,399.05 = 992.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.58/2,399.05 = 992.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.58x = 2,399.05 × 992.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.58x = 2,381,214.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,214.30/1,738.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.64

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