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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,735.59, 2,395.17 and 989.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,735.59, 2,395.17 and 989.55 is: 1,365.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,735.59 : 2,395.17 = 989.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,735.59/2,395.17 = 989.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,735.59x = 2,395.17 × 989.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,735.59x = 2,370,140.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,140.47/1,735.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.61

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