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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.44, 2,389.29 and 985.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.44, 2,389.29 and 985.58 is: 1,360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.44 : 2,389.29 = 985.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.44/2,389.29 = 985.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.44x = 2,389.29 × 985.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.44x = 2,354,836.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,836.44/1,731.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.05

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