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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.93, 1,480.56 and 946.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.93, 1,480.56 and 946.69 is: 1,421.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.93 : 1,480.56 = 946.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.93/1,480.56 = 946.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.93x = 1,480.56 × 946.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.93x = 1,401,631.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,631.35/985.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.63

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