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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.48, 1,478.76 and 841.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.48, 1,478.76 and 841.84 is: 1,263.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.48 : 1,478.76 = 841.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.48/1,478.76 = 841.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.48x = 1,478.76 × 841.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.48x = 1,244,879.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,879.32/985.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.22

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