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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.40, 1,480.80 and 783.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.40, 1,480.80 and 783.50 is: 1,176.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.40 : 1,480.80 = 783.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.40/1,480.80 = 783.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.40x = 1,480.80 × 783.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.40x = 1,160,206.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,206.80/986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.20

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