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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.24, 2,389.38 and 985.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.24, 2,389.38 and 985.04 is: 1,359.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.24 : 2,389.38 = 985.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.24/2,389.38 = 985.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.24x = 2,389.38 × 985.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.24x = 2,353,634.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,634.88/1,731.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.51

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