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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.86, 1,480.05 and 803.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.86, 1,480.05 and 803.61 is: 1,206.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.86 : 1,480.05 = 803.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.86/1,480.05 = 803.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.86x = 1,480.05 × 803.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.86x = 1,189,382.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,382.98/985.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.44

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