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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.99, 2,399.78 and 992.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.99, 2,399.78 and 992.98 is: 1,370.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.99 : 2,399.78 = 992.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.99/2,399.78 = 992.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.99x = 2,399.78 × 992.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.99x = 2,382,916.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,916.58/1,738.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.29

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