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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.67, 2,389.49 and 985.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.67, 2,389.49 and 985.43 is: 1,359.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.67 : 2,389.49 = 985.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.67/2,389.49 = 985.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.67x = 2,389.49 × 985.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.67x = 2,354,663.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,663.18/1,731.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.76

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