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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.34, 1,357.48 and 810.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.34, 1,357.48 and 810.38 is: 1,116.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.34 : 1,357.48 = 810.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.34/1,357.48 = 810.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.34x = 1,357.48 × 810.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.34x = 1,100,074.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,074.64/985.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.44

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