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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.16, 1,476.82 and 781.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.16, 1,476.82 and 781.04 is: 1,170.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.16 : 1,476.82 = 781.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.16/1,476.82 = 781.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.16x = 1,476.82 × 781.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.16x = 1,153,446.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,446.16/985.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.83

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