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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.04, 1,480.75 and 821.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.04, 1,480.75 and 821.34 is: 1,233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.04 : 1,480.75 = 821.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.04/1,480.75 = 821.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.04x = 1,480.75 × 821.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.04x = 1,216,197.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,197.15/986.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.42

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