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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.51, 1,479.61 and 886.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.51, 1,479.61 and 886.12 is: 1,334.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.51 : 1,479.61 = 886.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.51/1,479.61 = 886.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.51x = 1,479.61 × 886.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.51x = 1,311,109.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,109.42/982.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.45

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