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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.37, 1,476.96 and 831.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.37, 1,476.96 and 831.91 is: 1,245.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.37 : 1,476.96 = 831.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.37/1,476.96 = 831.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.37x = 1,476.96 × 831.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.37x = 1,228,697.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,697.79/986.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.68

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