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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.37, 1,470.56 and 876.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.37, 1,470.56 and 876.02 is: 1,307.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.37 : 1,470.56 = 876.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.37/1,470.56 = 876.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.37x = 1,470.56 × 876.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.37x = 1,288,228.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,228.24/985.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.36

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