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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.14, 1,473.63 and 902.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.14, 1,473.63 and 902.25 is: 1,349.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.14 : 1,473.63 = 902.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.14/1,473.63 = 902.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.14x = 1,473.63 × 902.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.14x = 1,329,582.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,582.67/985.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.64

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