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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.68, 2,389.30 and 985.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.68, 2,389.30 and 985.37 is: 1,359.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.68 : 2,389.30 = 985.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.68/2,389.30 = 985.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.68x = 2,389.30 × 985.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.68x = 2,354,330.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,330.13/1,731.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.57

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