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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.04, 1,655.12 and 986.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.04, 1,655.12 and 986.02 is: 1,471.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.04 : 1,655.12 = 986.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.04/1,655.12 = 986.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.04x = 1,655.12 × 986.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.04x = 1,631,977.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,977.28/1,109.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.53

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