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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.32, 1,360.16 and 914.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.32, 1,360.16 and 914.74 is: 1,261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.32 : 1,360.16 = 914.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.32/1,360.16 = 914.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.32x = 1,360.16 × 914.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.32x = 1,244,192.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,192.76/986.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.45

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