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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.34, 2,206.08 and 985.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.34, 2,206.08 and 985.54 is: 1,476.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.34 : 2,206.08 = 985.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.34/2,206.08 = 985.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.34x = 2,206.08 × 985.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.34x = 2,174,180.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,180.08/1,472.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.68

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