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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.95, 1,844.67 and 985.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.95, 1,844.67 and 985.16 is: 1,481.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.95 : 1,844.67 = 985.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.95/1,844.67 = 985.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.95x = 1,844.67 × 985.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.95x = 1,817,303.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,303.40/1,226.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.16

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