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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.40, 2,740.68 and 1,199.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.40, 2,740.68 and 1,199.25 is: 1,655.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.40 : 2,740.68 = 1,199.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.40/2,740.68 = 1,199.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.40x = 2,740.68 × 1,199.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.40x = 3,286,760.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,760.49/1,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.47

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