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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.12, 1,708.74 and 986.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.12, 1,708.74 and 986.04 is: 1,477.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.12 : 1,708.74 = 986.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.12/1,708.74 = 986.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.12x = 1,708.74 × 986.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.12x = 1,684,885.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,885.99/1,140.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.81

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