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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.40, 2,976.48 and 735.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.40, 2,976.48 and 735.60 is: 1,102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.40 : 2,976.48 = 735.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.40/2,976.48 = 735.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.40x = 2,976.48 × 735.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.40x = 2,189,498.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,498.69/1,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.80

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