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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.86, 1,603.77 and 986.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.86, 1,603.77 and 986.28 is: 1,360.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.86 : 1,603.77 = 986.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.86/1,603.77 = 986.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.86x = 1,603.77 × 986.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.86x = 1,581,766.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,766.28/1,162.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.24

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