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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.04, 1,993.34 and 985

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.04, 1,993.34 and 985 is: 1,478.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.04 : 1,993.34 = 985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.04/1,993.34 = 985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.04x = 1,993.34 × 985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.04x = 1,963,439.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,439.90/1,328.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.45

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