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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.34, 1,480.17 and 900.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.34, 1,480.17 and 900.21 is: 1,350.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.34 : 1,480.17 = 900.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.34/1,480.17 = 900.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.34x = 1,480.17 × 900.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.34x = 1,332,472.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,472.76/986.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.92

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