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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.56, 2,389.49 and 985.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.56, 2,389.49 and 985.62 is: 1,360.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.56 : 2,389.49 = 985.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.56/2,389.49 = 985.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.56x = 2,389.49 × 985.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.56x = 2,355,131.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355,131.60/1,731.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.13

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