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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,657.74, 2,287.65 and 985.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,657.74, 2,287.65 and 985.56 is: 1,360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,657.74 : 2,287.65 = 985.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,657.74/2,287.65 = 985.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,657.74x = 2,287.65 × 985.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,657.74x = 2,254,616.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,616.33/1,657.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.05

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