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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.38, 1,843.02 and 986.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.38, 1,843.02 and 986.22 is: 1,476.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.38 : 1,843.02 = 986.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.38/1,843.02 = 986.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.38x = 1,843.02 × 986.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.38x = 1,817,623.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,623.18/1,231.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.09

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