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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.33, 2,407.03 and 998.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.33, 2,407.03 and 998.17 is: 1,377.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.33 : 2,407.03 = 998.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.33/2,407.03 = 998.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.33x = 2,407.03 × 998.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.33x = 2,402,625.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,625.14/1,744.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.39

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