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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.14, 1,360.94 and 654.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.14, 1,360.94 and 654.33 is: 903.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.14 : 1,360.94 = 654.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.14/1,360.94 = 654.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.14x = 1,360.94 × 654.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.14x = 890,503.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,503.87/986.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.02

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