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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.96, 1,479.53 and 885.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.96, 1,479.53 and 885.11 is: 1,328.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.96 : 1,479.53 = 885.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.96/1,479.53 = 885.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.96x = 1,479.53 × 885.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.96x = 1,309,546.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,546.80/985.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.19

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