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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.20, 1,382.60 and 986.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.20, 1,382.60 and 986.20 is: 1,382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.20 : 1,382.60 = 986.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.20/1,382.60 = 986.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.20x = 1,382.60 × 986.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.20x = 1,363,520.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,520.12/986.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.60

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