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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.38, 1,479.26 and 832.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.38, 1,479.26 and 832.68 is: 1,248.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.38 : 1,479.26 = 832.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.38/1,479.26 = 832.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.38x = 1,479.26 × 832.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.38x = 1,231,752.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,752.30/986.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.76

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