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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.76, 1,670.52 and 985.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.76, 1,670.52 and 985.04 is: 1,480.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.76 : 1,670.52 = 985.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.76/1,670.52 = 985.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.76x = 1,670.52 × 985.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.76x = 1,645,529.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,529.02/1,111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.11

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