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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.52, 1,909.73 and 986.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.52, 1,909.73 and 986.13 is: 1,360.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.52 : 1,909.73 = 986.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.52/1,909.73 = 986.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.52x = 1,909.73 × 986.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.52x = 1,883,237.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,237.11/1,384.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.21

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