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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.40, 1,878.12 and 986.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.40, 1,878.12 and 986.99 is: 1,362.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.40 : 1,878.12 = 986.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.40/1,878.12 = 986.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.40x = 1,878.12 × 986.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.40x = 1,853,676.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,676.27/1,360.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.60

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