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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.46, 1,509.35 and 985.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.46, 1,509.35 and 985.11 is: 1,358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.46 : 1,509.35 = 985.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.46/1,509.35 = 985.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.46x = 1,509.35 × 985.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.46x = 1,486,870.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,870.85/1,094.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.54

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