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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.76, 1,709.70 and 985.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.76, 1,709.70 and 985.56 is: 1,477.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.76 : 1,709.70 = 985.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.76/1,709.70 = 985.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.76x = 1,709.70 × 985.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.76x = 1,685,011.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,011.93/1,140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.10

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