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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.60, 1,602.90 and 986.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.60, 1,602.90 and 986.59 is: 1,479.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.60 : 1,602.90 = 986.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.60/1,602.90 = 986.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.60x = 1,602.90 × 986.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.60x = 1,581,401.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,401.10/1,068.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.88

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