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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.15, 1,481.25 and 953.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.15, 1,481.25 and 953.34 is: 1,431.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.15 : 1,481.25 = 953.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.15/1,481.25 = 953.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.15x = 1,481.25 × 953.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.15x = 1,412,134.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,134.88/986.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.97

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