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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.68, 1,480.19 and 946.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.68, 1,480.19 and 946.44 is: 1,421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.68 : 1,480.19 = 946.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.68/1,480.19 = 946.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.68x = 1,480.19 × 946.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.68x = 1,400,911.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,911.02/985.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.26

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