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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.37, 1,470.25 and 893.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.37, 1,470.25 and 893.03 is: 1,332.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.37 : 1,470.25 = 893.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.37/1,470.25 = 893.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.37x = 1,470.25 × 893.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.37x = 1,312,971.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,971.12/985.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.47

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