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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.16, 1,363.30 and 751.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.16, 1,363.30 and 751.26 is: 1,038.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.16 : 1,363.30 = 751.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.16/1,363.30 = 751.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.16x = 1,363.30 × 751.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.16x = 1,024,192.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,192.76/986.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.57

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