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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.68, 1,471.92 and 917.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.68, 1,471.92 and 917.64 is: 1,370.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.68 : 1,471.92 = 917.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.68/1,471.92 = 917.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.68x = 1,471.92 × 917.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.68x = 1,350,692.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,692.67/985.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.32

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