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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.28, 1,360.04 and 846.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.28, 1,360.04 and 846.86 is: 1,167.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.28 : 1,360.04 = 846.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.28/1,360.04 = 846.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.28x = 1,360.04 × 846.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.28x = 1,151,757.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,757.20/986.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.78

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