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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.46, 1,477.04 and 741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.46, 1,477.04 and 741.20 is: 1,110.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.46 : 1,477.04 = 741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.46/1,477.04 = 741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.46x = 1,477.04 × 741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.46x = 1,094,782.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,782.05/985.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.94

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