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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,730.81, 2,388.54 and 984.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,730.81, 2,388.54 and 984.77 is: 1,359.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,730.81 : 2,388.54 = 984.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,730.81/2,388.54 = 984.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,730.81x = 2,388.54 × 984.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,730.81x = 2,352,157.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,157.61/1,730.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.00

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