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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.40, 1,479.60 and 840.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.40, 1,479.60 and 840.60 is: 1,260.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.40 : 1,479.60 = 840.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.40/1,479.60 = 840.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.40x = 1,479.60 × 840.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.40x = 1,243,751.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,751.76/986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.90

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