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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.04, 1,357.92 and 923.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.04, 1,357.92 and 923.40 is: 1,271.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.04 : 1,357.92 = 923.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.04/1,357.92 = 923.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.04x = 1,357.92 × 923.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.04x = 1,253,903.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,903.33/986.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.66

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