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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.18, 1,359.90 and 737.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.18, 1,359.90 and 737.12 is: 1,016.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.18 : 1,359.90 = 737.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.18/1,359.90 = 737.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.18x = 1,359.90 × 737.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.18x = 1,002,409.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,409.49/986.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.46

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