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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,732.68, 2,390.82 and 986.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,732.68, 2,390.82 and 986.76 is: 1,361.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,732.68 : 2,390.82 = 986.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,732.68/2,390.82 = 986.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,732.68x = 2,390.82 × 986.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,732.68x = 2,359,165.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,165.54/1,732.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.57

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