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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.60, 1,334.40 and 985.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.60, 1,334.40 and 985.60 is: 1,334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.60 : 1,334.40 = 985.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.60/1,334.40 = 985.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.60x = 1,334.40 × 985.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.60x = 1,315,184.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,184.64/985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.40

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