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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.14, 1,475.91 and 741.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.14, 1,475.91 and 741.78 is: 1,111.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.14 : 1,475.91 = 741.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.14/1,475.91 = 741.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.14x = 1,475.91 × 741.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.14x = 1,094,800.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,800.52/985.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.31

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