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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.62, 1,973.34 and 985.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.62, 1,973.34 and 985.76 is: 1,361.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.62 : 1,973.34 = 985.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.62/1,973.34 = 985.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.62x = 1,973.34 × 985.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.62x = 1,945,239.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,239.64/1,428.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.62

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