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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.22, 2,388.88 and 985.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.22, 2,388.88 and 985.08 is: 1,359.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.22 : 2,388.88 = 985.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.22/2,388.88 = 985.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.22x = 2,388.88 × 985.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.22x = 2,353,237.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,237.91/1,731.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.29

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