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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.50, 1,359.59 and 902.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.50, 1,359.59 and 902.88 is: 1,245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.50 : 1,359.59 = 902.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.50/1,359.59 = 902.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.50x = 1,359.59 × 902.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.50x = 1,227,542.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,542.10/985.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.60

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