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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,728.88, 2,385.76 and 982.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,728.88, 2,385.76 and 982.88 is: 1,356.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,728.88 : 2,385.76 = 982.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,728.88/2,385.76 = 982.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,728.88x = 2,385.76 × 982.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,728.88x = 2,344,915.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,915.79/1,728.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.32

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