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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.72, 2,444.80 and 985.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.72, 2,444.80 and 985.72 is: 1,360.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.72 : 2,444.80 = 985.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.72/2,444.80 = 985.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.72x = 2,444.80 × 985.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.72x = 2,409,888.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409,888.26/1,771.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.20

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