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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.10, 1,475.30 and 828.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.10, 1,475.30 and 828.16 is: 1,240.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.10 : 1,475.30 = 828.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.10/1,475.30 = 828.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.10x = 1,475.30 × 828.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.10x = 1,221,784.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,784.45/985.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.26

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