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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.51, 2,093.95 and 985.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.51, 2,093.95 and 985.78 is: 1,477.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.51 : 2,093.95 = 985.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.51/2,093.95 = 985.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.51x = 2,093.95 × 985.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.51x = 2,064,163.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,163.56/1,397.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.03

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