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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.08, 1,479.72 and 977.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.08, 1,479.72 and 977.92 is: 1,467.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.08 : 1,479.72 = 977.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.08/1,479.72 = 977.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.08x = 1,479.72 × 977.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.08x = 1,447,047.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,047.78/986.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.48

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