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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.66, 1,357.41 and 982.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.66, 1,357.41 and 982.69 is: 1,353.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.66 : 1,357.41 = 982.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.66/1,357.41 = 982.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.66x = 1,357.41 × 982.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.66x = 1,333,913.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,913.23/985.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.32

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