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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.28, 1,479.60 and 944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.28, 1,479.60 and 944 is: 1,417.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.28 : 1,479.60 = 944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.28/1,479.60 = 944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.28x = 1,479.60 × 944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.28x = 1,396,742.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,742.40/985.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.61

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