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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.96, 2,399.74 and 992.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.96, 2,399.74 and 992.90 is: 1,370.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.96 : 2,399.74 = 992.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.96/2,399.74 = 992.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.96x = 2,399.74 × 992.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.96x = 2,382,701.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,701.85/1,738.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.19

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