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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.38, 2,389.23 and 985.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.38, 2,389.23 and 985.23 is: 1,359.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.38 : 2,389.23 = 985.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.38/2,389.23 = 985.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.38x = 2,389.23 × 985.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.38x = 2,353,941.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,941.07/1,731.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.58

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