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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.37, 1,470.37 and 898.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.37, 1,470.37 and 898.04 is: 1,340.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.37 : 1,470.37 = 898.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.37/1,470.37 = 898.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.37x = 1,470.37 × 898.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.37x = 1,320,451.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,451.07/985.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.06

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