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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.40, 1,360.17 and 846.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.40, 1,360.17 and 846.99 is: 1,167.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.40 : 1,360.17 = 846.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.40/1,360.17 = 846.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.40x = 1,360.17 × 846.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.40x = 1,152,050.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,050.39/986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.93

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