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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.39, 1,361.31 and 737.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.39, 1,361.31 and 737.28 is: 1,017.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.39 : 1,361.31 = 737.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.39/1,361.31 = 737.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.39x = 1,361.31 × 737.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.39x = 1,003,666.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,666.64/986.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.52

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