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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,732.26, 2,390.40 and 986.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,732.26, 2,390.40 and 986.34 is: 1,361.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,732.26 : 2,390.40 = 986.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,732.26/2,390.40 = 986.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,732.26x = 2,390.40 × 986.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,732.26x = 2,357,747.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,747.14/1,732.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.08

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