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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.41, 2,389.40 and 985.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.41, 2,389.40 and 985.35 is: 1,359.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.41 : 2,389.40 = 985.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.41/2,389.40 = 985.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.41x = 2,389.40 × 985.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.41x = 2,354,395.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,395.29/1,731.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.81

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