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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.24, 2,168.56 and 985.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.24, 2,168.56 and 985.13 is: 1,472.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.24 : 2,168.56 = 985.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.24/2,168.56 = 985.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.24x = 2,168.56 × 985.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.24x = 2,136,313.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,313.51/1,451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.06

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