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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.78, 1,474.35 and 804.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.78, 1,474.35 and 804.34 is: 1,202.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.78 : 1,474.35 = 804.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.78/1,474.35 = 804.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.78x = 1,474.35 × 804.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.78x = 1,185,878.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,878.68/985.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.99

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