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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.84, 1,889.76 and 986.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.84, 1,889.76 and 986.16 is: 1,479.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.84 : 1,889.76 = 986.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.84/1,889.76 = 986.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.84x = 1,889.76 × 986.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.84x = 1,863,605.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,605.72/1,259.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.24

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