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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.92, 1,504.68 and 985.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.92, 1,504.68 and 985.32 is: 1,359.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.92 : 1,504.68 = 985.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.92/1,504.68 = 985.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.92x = 1,504.68 × 985.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.92x = 1,482,591.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,591.30/1,090.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.03

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