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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.85, 1,766.93 and 986.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.85, 1,766.93 and 986.01 is: 1,360.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.85 : 1,766.93 = 986.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.85/1,766.93 = 986.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.85x = 1,766.93 × 986.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.85x = 1,742,205.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,205.72/1,280.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.19

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