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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,735.39, 2,394.73 and 989.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,735.39, 2,394.73 and 989.33 is: 1,365.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,735.39 : 2,394.73 = 989.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,735.39/2,394.73 = 989.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,735.39x = 2,394.73 × 989.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,735.39x = 2,369,178.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369,178.23/1,735.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.21

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