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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.16, 1,356.72 and 982.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.16, 1,356.72 and 982.20 is: 1,352.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.16 : 1,356.72 = 982.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.16/1,356.72 = 982.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.16x = 1,356.72 × 982.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.16x = 1,332,570.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,570.38/985.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.64

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