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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.02, 1,480.05 and 726.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.02, 1,480.05 and 726.31 is: 1,090.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.02 : 1,480.05 = 726.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.02/1,480.05 = 726.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.02x = 1,480.05 × 726.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.02x = 1,074,975.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,975.12/986.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.22

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