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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.28, 1,479.42 and 793.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.28, 1,479.42 and 793.50 is: 1,190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.28 : 1,479.42 = 793.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.28/1,479.42 = 793.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.28x = 1,479.42 × 793.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.28x = 1,173,919.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,919.77/986.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.25

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