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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.08, 1,885.20 and 985.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.08, 1,885.20 and 985.66 is: 1,475.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.08 : 1,885.20 = 985.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.08/1,885.20 = 985.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.08x = 1,885.20 × 985.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.08x = 1,858,166.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,166.23/1,259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.81

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