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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.22, 1,479.31 and 926.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.22, 1,479.31 and 926.08 is: 1,389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.22 : 1,479.31 = 926.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.22/1,479.31 = 926.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.22x = 1,479.31 × 926.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.22x = 1,369,953.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,953.39/986.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.10

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