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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.55, 2,389.54 and 985.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.55, 2,389.54 and 985.36 is: 1,359.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.55 : 2,389.54 = 985.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.55/2,389.54 = 985.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.55x = 2,389.54 × 985.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.55x = 2,354,557.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,557.13/1,731.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.80

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