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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.22, 2,444.37 and 985.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.22, 2,444.37 and 985.25 is: 1,359.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.22 : 2,444.37 = 985.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.22/2,444.37 = 985.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.22x = 2,444.37 × 985.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.22x = 2,408,315.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,315.54/1,771.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.69

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