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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.04, 1,480.82 and 880.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.04, 1,480.82 and 880.20 is: 1,321.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.04 : 1,480.82 = 880.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.04/1,480.82 = 880.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.04x = 1,480.82 × 880.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.04x = 1,303,413.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,413.36/986.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.87

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