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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.54, 2,389.35 and 985.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.54, 2,389.35 and 985.47 is: 1,359.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.54 : 2,389.35 = 985.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.54/2,389.35 = 985.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.54x = 2,389.35 × 985.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.54x = 2,354,632.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,632.74/1,731.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.85

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