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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.58, 2,389.09 and 985.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.58, 2,389.09 and 985.52 is: 1,359.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.58 : 2,389.09 = 985.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.58/2,389.09 = 985.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.58x = 2,389.09 × 985.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.58x = 2,354,481.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,481.57/1,731.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.73

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