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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.38, 1,709.03 and 986.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.38, 1,709.03 and 986.15 is: 1,362.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.38 : 1,709.03 = 986.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.38/1,709.03 = 986.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.38x = 1,709.03 × 986.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.38x = 1,685,346.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,346.46/1,237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.03

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