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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.28, 2,389.44 and 985.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.28, 2,389.44 and 985.28 is: 1,359.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.28 : 2,389.44 = 985.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.28/2,389.44 = 985.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.28x = 2,389.44 × 985.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.28x = 2,354,267.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,267.44/1,731.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.84

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