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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.94, 1,479.86 and 751.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.94, 1,479.86 and 751.86 is: 1,128.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.94 : 1,479.86 = 751.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.94/1,479.86 = 751.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.94x = 1,479.86 × 751.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.94x = 1,112,647.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,647.54/985.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.51

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