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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.06, 1,816.29 and 985.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.06, 1,816.29 and 985.14 is: 1,358.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.06 : 1,816.29 = 985.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.06/1,816.29 = 985.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.06x = 1,816.29 × 985.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.06x = 1,789,299.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,299.93/1,317.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.56

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