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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.92, 1,741.68 and 985.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.92, 1,741.68 and 985.44 is: 1,360.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.92 : 1,741.68 = 985.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.92/1,741.68 = 985.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.92x = 1,741.68 × 985.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.92x = 1,716,321.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,321.14/1,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.09

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