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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.08, 1,474.40 and 725.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.08, 1,474.40 and 725.02 is: 1,085.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.08 : 1,474.40 = 725.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.08/1,474.40 = 725.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.08x = 1,474.40 × 725.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.08x = 1,068,969.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,969.49/985.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.16

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