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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.01, 1,910.41 and 986.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.01, 1,910.41 and 986.62 is: 1,360.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.01 : 1,910.41 = 986.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.01/1,910.41 = 986.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.01x = 1,910.41 × 986.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.01x = 1,884,848.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,848.71/1,385.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.89

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