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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.64, 1,350.32 and 948.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.64, 1,350.32 and 948.71 is: 1,299.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.64 : 1,350.32 = 948.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.64/1,350.32 = 948.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.64x = 1,350.32 × 948.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.64x = 1,281,062.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,062.09/985.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.73

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