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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.88, 1,481.41 and 985.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.88, 1,481.41 and 985.35 is: 1,465.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.88 : 1,481.41 = 985.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.88/1,481.41 = 985.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.88x = 1,481.41 × 985.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.88x = 1,459,707.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,707.34/995.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.75

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