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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.83, 2,389.92 and 985.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.83, 2,389.92 and 985.79 is: 1,360.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.83 : 2,389.92 = 985.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.83/2,389.92 = 985.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.83x = 2,389.92 × 985.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.83x = 2,355,959.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355,959.24/1,731.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.39

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