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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.75, 2,388.73 and 985.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.75, 2,388.73 and 985.55 is: 1,359.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.75 : 2,388.73 = 985.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.75/2,388.73 = 985.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.75x = 2,388.73 × 985.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.75x = 2,354,222.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,222.42/1,731.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.44

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