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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.50, 1,474.41 and 905.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.50, 1,474.41 and 905.34 is: 1,354.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.50 : 1,474.41 = 905.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.50/1,474.41 = 905.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.50x = 1,474.41 × 905.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.50x = 1,334,842.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,842.35/985.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.48

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