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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.46, 1,481.73 and 953.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.46, 1,481.73 and 953.67 is: 1,432.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.46 : 1,481.73 = 953.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.46/1,481.73 = 953.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.46x = 1,481.73 × 953.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.46x = 1,413,081.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,081.45/986.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.48

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