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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.19, 1,361.03 and 897.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.19, 1,361.03 and 897.49 is: 1,238.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.19 : 1,361.03 = 897.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.19/1,361.03 = 897.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.19x = 1,361.03 × 897.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.19x = 1,221,510.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,510.81/986.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.62

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