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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.46, 1,476.03 and 811.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.46, 1,476.03 and 811.50 is: 1,214.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.46 : 1,476.03 = 811.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.46/1,476.03 = 811.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.46x = 1,476.03 × 811.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.46x = 1,197,795.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,795.85/986.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.24

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