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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.30, 2,444.16 and 985.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.30, 2,444.16 and 985.24 is: 1,359.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.30 : 2,444.16 = 985.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.30/2,444.16 = 985.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.30x = 2,444.16 × 985.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.30x = 2,408,084.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,084.20/1,771.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.50

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