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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,732.13, 2,390.35 and 986.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,732.13, 2,390.35 and 986.15 is: 1,360.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,732.13 : 2,390.35 = 986.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,732.13/2,390.35 = 986.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,732.13x = 2,390.35 × 986.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,732.13x = 2,357,231.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,231.70/1,732.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.89

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