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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.68, 1,969.11 and 986.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.68, 1,969.11 and 986.31 is: 1,477.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.68 : 1,969.11 = 986.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.68/1,969.11 = 986.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.68x = 1,969.11 × 986.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.68x = 1,942,152.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,152.88/1,314.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.29

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