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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.23, 1,360.49 and 736.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.23, 1,360.49 and 736.12 is: 1,016.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.23 : 1,360.49 = 736.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.23/1,360.49 = 736.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.23x = 1,360.49 × 736.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.23x = 1,001,483.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,483.90/985.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.50

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