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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.18, 1,480.11 and 401.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.18, 1,480.11 and 401.50 is: 602.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.18 : 1,480.11 = 401.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.18/1,480.11 = 401.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.18x = 1,480.11 × 401.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.18x = 594,264.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,264.17/986.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.60

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