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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.87, 1,480.62 and 803.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.87, 1,480.62 and 803.62 is: 1,206.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.87 : 1,480.62 = 803.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.87/1,480.62 = 803.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.87x = 1,480.62 × 803.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.87x = 1,189,848.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,848.44/985.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.91

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