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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.76, 1,480.68 and 952.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.76, 1,480.68 and 952.96 is: 1,431.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.76 : 1,480.68 = 952.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.76/1,480.68 = 952.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.76x = 1,480.68 × 952.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.76x = 1,411,027.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,027.89/985.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.40

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