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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.68, 1,472.13 and 780.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.68, 1,472.13 and 780.48 is: 1,165.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.68 : 1,472.13 = 780.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.68/1,472.13 = 780.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.68x = 1,472.13 × 780.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.68x = 1,148,968.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,968.02/985.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.66

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