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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.33, 2,444.16 and 985.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.33, 2,444.16 and 985.38 is: 1,359.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.33 : 2,444.16 = 985.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.33/2,444.16 = 985.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.33x = 2,444.16 × 985.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.33x = 2,408,409.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,409.23/1,771.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.66

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