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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.74, 1,358.90 and 845.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.74, 1,358.90 and 845.22 is: 1,165.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.74 : 1,358.90 = 845.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.74/1,358.90 = 845.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.74x = 1,358.90 × 845.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.74x = 1,148,569.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,569.46/985.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.18

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